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Silver distichodus (Distichodus affinis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Distichodus affinis

Common Name
Silver distichodus

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1873
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Characins (Characiformes)
Family
Distichodontidae (Distichodontidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: Central Congo basin and Lower Congo.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
23 °C
Water Temperature To
27 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
pelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; dH range: 6 - 8 pelagic
Trophic Level
2.37 s.e. 0.00 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
20.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)