Clarias gariepinus in Zambia
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref. Losse, G.F., 1998
Aquaculture commercial Ref. FAO, 2002
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known from the Lutembwe 1 Reservoir (Ref. 27606), Upper Zambezi River (Ref. 12597) and Kafue River (Ref. 5269, 95585), including Lake Itezhi-tezhi (Ref. 27607). Also in the Bangweulu-Chambeshi area, including Kasanka National Park (upper Congo River basin)(Ref. 95585) and Lake Rukwa basin (Ref. 27292). Also Ref. 248, 26920. Species of primary economic importance in Lake Kariba (Ref. 27602).

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States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/za.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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