Longsnout distichodus
| Longsnout distichodus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Distichodontidae |
| Genus: | Distichodus |
| Species: | D. lusosso |
| Binomial name | |
| Distichodus lusosso Schilthuis, 1891 | |
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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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Distichodus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ "Distichodus lusosso, Longsnout distichodus: Aquarium".