Longsnout distichodus

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Longsnout distichodus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Distichodontidae
Genus: Distichodus
Species:
D. lusosso
Binomial name
Distichodus lusosso
Schilthuis, 1891
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Synonyms [2]

The longsnout distichodus (Distichodus lusosso) is an African characin in the family Distichodontidae. [3]

Description

It is a relatively large and well-built fish, attaining a maximum length of 38 cm (15 in). The body is a golden colour (most prominent in juveniles) with several vertical dark bands. Its back is well-arched, and it has reddish fins. The most defining feature of this species is its particularly long head, from which it earns its name.

References

  1. ↑ Moelants, T. (2010). "Distichodus lusosso". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010 e.T182158A7819191. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182158A7819191.en . Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Distichodus". Catalog of Fishes . California Academy of Sciences . Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "Distichodus lusosso, Longsnout distichodus: Aquarium".


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