Silver distichodus (Distichodus affinis)

Scientific name: Distichodus affinis G?nther, 1873

The Silver distichodus (Distichodus affinis) is a freshwater fish of the family Distichodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, Central Congo basin and Lower Congo.

Silver distichodus care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Distichodus affinis
Family: Distichodontidae
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Environment: Freshwater;; dH range: 6 - 8 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Central Congo basin and Lower Congo.
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.)