Cuvo River

The Cuvo River runs through central Angola. The river empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Benguela Bay, in the province of Cuanza Sul. In its upper reaches, it is known as the Cuvo; in its lower reaches, it is known as the Keve or Queve. Upstream, the river can be navigated to Binga Falls near Gabela. The Cussoi River is one of its main tributaries.

The river may be the southern limit of the African manatee's range. The African manatee (Trichechus senegalensis), also known as the West African manatee, is a manatee species that lives in much of western Africa, from Senegal to Angola. It is the only species of manatee found in the Old World. The river wetland floodplain and Kumbira Forest are both part of an Important Bird Area that is home to several rare species. An Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) is a location that has been identified as being globally important for the conservation of bird populations using an internationally agreed-upon set of criteria. BirdLife International created IBAs and identified sites.

A mangrove forest grows near the river's mouth.

Length: 505 km (313 mi)