Ecosystem Information - Lower Niger
Ecosystem Reference
Ecosystem Lower Niger
Type River (basin)
Salinity freshwater
Other Names
Location
Mainly situated in Nigeria, Niger River basin, West Africa 12° N 5° N - 2° E 9° E
Location Map E_CODE 1087_mod.jpg
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Description Niger River basin between Onitsha and Kainji Dam. Includes: Anambra, Gurara, Kaduna, Lake Shiroro, Oli
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