Sixbar distichodus (Distichodus sexfasciatus)

Scientific name: Distichodus sexfasciatus Boulenger, 1897

The Sixbar distichodus (Distichodus sexfasciatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Distichodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, middle and Lower Congo River in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also in Lake Tanganyika.

Sixbar distichodus care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-25; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15

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Species facts

Scientific name: Distichodus sexfasciatus
Family: Distichodontidae
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 76.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: middle and Lower Congo River in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also in Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)