| Ecosystem | Type | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congo | River (basin) | native | 26190 |
| Ethiopian | Zoogeographic realm | endemic | 1440 |
| Kariba | Lake | native | 39194 |
| Lake Malawi | Lake | native | 2801 |
| Lower Zambezi | River (basin) | native | 95585 |
| Luapula | River (basin) | native | 26190 |
| Middle Zambezi | River (basin) | native | 95585 |
| Mweru | Lake | native | 26190 |
| Shire | River (basin) | native | 37112 |
| Zambezi | River (basin) | native | 13332 |