The Kibonde or salmontail catfish, Chrysichthys brachynema, is a Lake Tanganyikan catfish of the family Claroteidae, occasionally kept in aquariums.

It inhabits inshore areas of the lake and feeds mainly on crabs.

It will eat small fish as it gets larger.

Hiding places are not required as this catfish usually spend their days swimming up and down the glass until feeding time.

Care should be taken when handling as the sharp dorsal and pectoral spines are covered in mucus that will irritate the skin.