Contribution to the knowledge of the macroinvertebrate fauna of the streams of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

A study of Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo reveals a high diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates, with 84 morphospecies identified across 12 orders and 47 families. This richness is linked to varied substratum types and undisturbed forested river conditions, though some sites show lower species diversity due to unfavorable natural factors. The research highlights the park's ecological significance within Africa's Albertine Rift biodiversity hotspot, despite challenges like insecurity and harsh field conditions. Spatial distribution analysis of systematic groups provides insights into the environmental dynamics shaping aquatic fauna in this critical conservation area.

Ngera, M., Pauls, S., Holzenthal, R., Bagalwa, M., Bisimwa, M., Mushayuma, E., & Cammaerts, D. (2019). Contribution to the knowledge of the macroinvertebrate fauna of the streams of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo. African Journal of Aquatic Science, 44(2), 127–142. https://doi.org/10.2989/16085914.2019.1598840