The Moliwe River is a clear, slow to moderately flowing stream located in the coastal lowlands of southwestern Cameroon. It flows through a mix of forest and farmland. The water is neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.8-7.5) with moderate hardness and conductivity. The substrate consists mostly of sand and gravel, with little leaf litter or wood.
Due to the open banks, light penetration is relatively high, allowing for patches of aquatic vegetation. Grasses and emergent plants line the river’s edges. The river is home to West African fish species such as Pelvicachromis taeniatus “Moliwe”, Aphyosemion australe, and small barbs. These species thrive in well-oxygenated, mineral-rich waters with stable parameters and natural shelter from rocks and plants.
- GPS
- 4.0814834, 9.2904634
- Geographical region
- Central Africa
- Drainage Basin
- Atlantic ocean
- River catchment
- Moliwe River
- Water body type
- Stream
- Water body name
- Moliwe River
- Water body part
- Flood plain
- Water body course
- Headwaters
- Water body: tributary of
- Tributary name
