| Ecosystem | Type | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangweulu | River (basin) | native | 47311 |
| Chobe | River (basin) | native | 37065 |
| Congo | River (basin) | native | 47311 |
| Ethiopian | Zoogeographic realm | endemic | 3788 |
| Kariba | Lake | native | 39194 |
| Kasai | River (basin) | native | 47311 |
| Kunene | River (basin) | native | 27139 |
| Kwando | River (basin) | native | 37065 |
| Kwilu | River (basin) | native | 11970 |
| Liambezi | Lake | native | 37065 |
| Limpopo | River (basin) | native | 47311 |
| Linyanti Swamp | Lake | native | 37065 |
| Malawi | Lake | native | 55909 |
| Middle Zambezi | River (basin) | native | 47311 |
| Mweru | Lake | native | 54167 |
| Okavango | River (basin) | native | 47311 |
| Rukwa | Lake | misidentification | 27292 |
| Shire | River (basin) | native | 47311 |
| Upper Lualaba | River (basin) | native | 2970 |
| Upper Zambezi | River (basin) | native | 11970 |
| Zambezi | River (basin) | native | 47311 |