Longsnout distichodus

The longsnout distichodus (Distichodus lusosso) is an African characin in the family Distichodontidae.[2]

Longsnout distichodus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Characiformes
Family:
Distichodontidae
Genus:
Distichodus
Species:
Distichodus lusosso
Binomial name
D. lusosso
(Schilthuis, 1891)

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. "Distichodus lussuo". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
  2. "Distichodus lusosso, Longsnout distichodus : Aquarium".


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