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Nothobranchius interruptus Wildekamp & Berkenkamp, 1979 Kikambala nothobranch |
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photo by
Nagy, B. |
| Family: | Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: lower Mwatsuma river drainage, Kenya. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in swamps and temporary pools (Ref. 3788). Bottom spawner, 2-4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 09 December 2018 (B1ab(iii,iv)+2ab(iii,iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||