Longsnout distichodus (Distichodus lusosso)

Scientific name: Distichodus lusosso Schilthuis, 1891

The Longsnout distichodus (Distichodus lusosso) is a freshwater fish of the family Distichodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Congo basin.

Longsnout distichodus care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14

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Species facts

Scientific name: Distichodus lusosso
Family: Distichodontidae
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 38.0
Environment: Freshwater; pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Congo basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)