Widely distributed (Ref. 2, 8600). Found in the upper Zambezi (Ref. 246, 52737, 52959, 54097), Lake Kariba (Ref. 246, 8600, 27602)(introduced from Kafue River to develop new fisheries, Ref. 3), Kafue River system (Ref. 2, 3, 87, 246, 5214, 13332, 52193, 52959, 56192, 95585), Lake Bangweulu (Ref. 2, 246, 1887, 33478, 52307, 52961), Lake Lusiwasi (Ref. 33478), Lake Itezhi-tezhi (where it is generally found inshore amongst vegetation) (Ref. 27607) and the Chambesi system (Ref. 2, 8600). Present in Kasanka National Park (Ref. 95585). Commonly used for dam stocking (Ref. 315). Pond specimens originate at least partially from Kafue stock (Ref. 314). Also Ref. 58, 6465, 12228, 27619, 37573, 51731, 52870.