Chessa (Distichodus schenga)

Scientific name: Distichodus schenga Peters, 1852

The Chessa (Distichodus schenga) is a freshwater fish of the family Distichodontidae. Native range: Africa, middle and lower Zambezi drainages, Pungwe and Buzi rivers (Mozambique).

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: snout short; mouth inferior; head about 5 times in fork length; juveniles with 12-16 dark vertical bars.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Distichodus schenga
Family
Distichodontidae
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Environment
Freshwater; pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: middle and lower Zambezi drainages, Pungwe and Buzi rivers (Mozambique).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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