Sharktail distichodus (Distichodus fasciolatus)

Scientific name: Distichodus fasciolatus Boulenger, 1898

The Sharktail distichodus (Distichodus fasciolatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Distichodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, Congo basin (Luapula-Moero excluded). Lake Tanganyika.

Sharktail distichodus care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-28; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 16

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Species facts

Scientific name: Distichodus fasciolatus
Family: Distichodontidae
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 60.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 25 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Congo basin (Luapula-Moero excluded). Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)