Spotted citharinid (Distichodus maculatus)

Scientific name: Distichodus maculatus Boulenger, 1898

Spotted citharinid (Distichodus maculatus)

The Spotted citharinid (Distichodus maculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Distichodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: Africa, Congo basin, Bangweulu and Luapula-Moero included. Lake Malagarazi.

Spotted citharinid care at a glance

Temperature
23–28°C (73–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Distichodus maculatus
Family
Distichodontidae
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
31.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 20 pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Congo basin, Bangweulu and Luapula-Moero included. Lake Malagarazi.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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