Longsnout distichodus
Distichodus lusosso
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A large Distichodus from the Congo basin that exceeds 35 centimetres, recognised by its long, pointed head. Juveniles are golden with dark vertical bands, colouring that fades with age.
- Scientific name
- Distichodus lusosso
- Family
- Distichodontidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Distichodontidae
- Order
- Characiformes
- Synonyms
- Distichodus fasciatus, Distichodus leptorhynchus, Distichodus lusoso, Distichodus lussosso, Distichodus lussusso
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 2–20 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 37.5 cm
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming level
- Middle
Care
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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