Species found in Malawi

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Acinonyx jubatus (Cheetah)
The fastest land mammal in the world, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has many adaptations that allow it to sprint across the plains; the... More 82 Images 25 Videos
Acisoma panorpoides (Grizzled pintail)
Information on the Grizzled pintail (Acisoma panorpoides) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Aepyceros melampus (Impala)
The graceful impala is a noisy antelope renowned for its agile leaps. It has reddish-brown upperparts becoming paler on the sides. The... More 48 Images 15 Videos
Amietia angolensis (Common river frog)
Information on the common river frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Anax ephippiger (Vagrant emperor)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Anax imperator (Emperor dragonfly)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful... More 32 Images 4 Videos
Aonyx capensis (African clawless otter)
The dexterous, hand-like forefeet of the African clawless otter are its most remarkable feature, enabling it to grapple with its prey with... More 12 Images 1 Video
Arthroleptis reichei (Arthroleptis)
Information on Arthroleptis reichei is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara aquilonium (Aulonocara)
Information on Aulonocara aquilonium is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara ethelwynnae (Chitande aulonocara)
Information on Chitande aulonocara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara hansbaenschi (Aulonocara Fort Maguire)
Information on the aulonocara Fort Maguire is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara hueseri (Night aulonocara)
Information on the night aulonocara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara kandeense (Blue orchid peacock)
Information on the blue orchid peacock is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara korneliae (Aulonocara Chizumulu)
Information on the aulonocara Chizumulu is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara maylandi (Sulfurhead aulonocara)
Information on the sulfurhead aulonocara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara nyassae (Emperor cichlid)
Information on the emperor cichlid is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Aulonocara steveni (Pale Usisya aulonocara)
Information on the pale Usisya aulonocara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Bellamya robertsoni (Bellamya)
Information on Bellamya robertsoni is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Buxus nyasica (Buxus)
Information on Buxus nyasica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Canis adustus (Side-striped jackal)
The side-striped jackal (Canis adustus) is a medium-sized canid of sub-Saharan Africa, with long legs, a long muzzle and a fairly short... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Caracal caracal (Caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour... More 34 Images 5 Videos
Carcharhinus leucas (Bull shark)
The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), named for its stocky body and ferocious reputation, is most famous for its remarkable ability to... More 13 Images 4 Videos
Cephalophus natalensis (Natal duiker)
This small, stocky antelope has an attractive chestnut-red coat that can, surprisingly, obscure its appearance in the dappled light of the... More 5 Images 2 Videos
Cercopithecus mitis (Blue monkey)
Information on the blue monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 62 Images 2 Videos
Ceriagrion glabrum (Common pond-damsel)
A small, yet striking red and yellow damselfly with bright green eyes, the common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum) is a distinctive... More 12 Images 0 videos
Chlorocebus pygerythrus (Vervet)
One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green... More 42 Images 0 videos
Civettictis civetta (African civet)
A nocturnal, opportunistic mammal, the African civet (Civettictis civetta) is the largest African member of the Viverridae family, which... More 12 Images 1 Video
Cola mossambicensis (Cola)
Information on Cola mossambicensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Colobus angolensis (Angola colobus)
Information on the Angola colobus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Connochaetes taurinus (Blue wildebeest)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue wildebeest is famous for forming vast... More 84 Images 14 Videos
Copadichromis atripinnis (Copadichromis)
Information on Copadichromis atripinnis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Copadichromis boadzulu (Copadichromis)
Information on Copadichromis boadzulu is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Copadichromis conophorus (Copadichromis)
Information on Copadichromis conophorus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Copadichromis cyclicos (Copadichromis)
Information on Copadichromis cyclicos is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Copadichromis geertsi (Copadichromis)
Information on Copadichromis geertsi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Copadichromis mbenji (Haplochromis quads)
Information on the haplochromis quads is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Copadichromis thinos (Copadichromis)
Information on Copadichromis thinos is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Copadichromis trewavasae (Copadichromis)
Information on Copadichromis trewavasae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Copadichromis verduyni (Copadichromis)
Information on Copadichromis verduyni is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Crocidura olivieri (African giant shrew)
The aptly named African giant shrew is one of the largest shrews in the world. Like most shrews, it has a mouse- or rat-shaped body with a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Crocodylus niloticus (Nile crocodile)
One of the largest of all crocodilians, the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a supremely adapted aquatic predator, with a... More 66 Images 22 Videos
Crocothemis erythraea (Common scarlet-darter)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Crocothemis sanguinolenta (Slim scarlet-darter)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body... More 11 Images 0 videos
Crocuta crocuta (Spotted hyaena)
One of the most misunderstood animals, the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) has a reputation as being sly and cowardly, but is in fact... More 47 Images 13 Videos
Cycloderma frenatum (Zambezi flapshell turtle)
Information on the Zambezi flapshell turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cynotilapia axelrodi (Cynotilapia)
Information on Cynotilapia axelrodi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Cynotilapia zebroides (Cynotilapia)
Information on Cynotilapia zebroides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cyperus rotundus (Nut-grass)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos
Dalbergia melanoxylon (African blackwood)
The small, unassuming African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) conceals one of the most sought-after and valuable heartwoods in the world... More 11 Images 5 Videos
Deinbollia nyasica (Deinbollia)
Information on Deinbollia nyasica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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