HomeFreshwater aquarium fishRainbowfish & killifishBamileke killi Bamileke killi (Aphyosemion bamilekorum) Scientific name: Aphyosemion bamilekorum Radda, 1971 The Bamileke killi (Aphyosemion bamilekorum) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Africa, Cameroon. Bamileke killi care at a glanceTemperature18–22°C (64–72°F) BiologyOccurs in the border region of fast flowing brooks on the savanna highlands. Not a seasonal killifish. Bottom spawner, 1 month incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameAphyosemion bamilekorumFamilyNothobranchiidae (African rivulines)OrderCyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length4.0EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2 benthopelagic; non-migratoryClimateTropicalDistributionAfrica: Cameroon.Conservation status (IUCN)Endangered (EN) (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii))Threat to humansHarmlessUsesAquarium: commercial More rainbowfish & killifishTwostripe lyretailAphyosemion bivittatumRed-Tailed SilversideBedotia geayiLyretail panchaxAphyosemion australeCelebes rainbowfishMarosatherina ladigesiCelebes rainbowTelmatherina celebensisMarmorated medakaOryzias marmoratusSee all rainbowfish & killifish SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026