HomeFreshwater aquarium fishRainbowfish & killifishKikambala nothobranch Kikambala nothobranch (Nothobranchius interruptus) Scientific name: Nothobranchius interruptus Wildekamp & Berkenkamp, 1979 The Kikambala nothobranch (Nothobranchius interruptus) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, lower Mwatsuma river drainage, Kenya. Kikambala nothobranch care at a glanceTemperature22–26°C (72–79°F) BiologyOccurs in swamps and temporary pools. Bottom spawner, 2-4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameNothobranchius interruptusFamilyNothobranchiidae (African rivulines)OrderCyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length6.5EnvironmentFreshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratoryClimateTropicalDistributionAfrica: lower Mwatsuma river drainage, Kenya.Conservation status (IUCN)Vulnerable (VU) (D2)Threat to humansHarmlessUsesAquarium: commercial More rainbowfish & killifishRed-Tailed SilversideBedotia geayiTwostripe lyretailAphyosemion bivittatumLyretail 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