The longsnout distichodus (Distichodus lusosso) is an African characin in the family Distichodontidae.[2]

Longsnout distichodus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Distichodontidae
Genus: Distichodus
Species:
D. lusosso
Binomial name
Distichodus lusosso
(Schilthuis, 1891)

Description

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It is a relatively large and well-built fish, attaining a maximum length of 38 cm (15 in). The body is a golden colour (most prominent in juveniles) with several vertical dark bands. Its back is well-arched, and it has reddish fins. The most defining feature of this species is its particularly long head, from which it earns its name.

References

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  1. ^ "Distichodus lussuo". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
  2. ^ "Distichodus lusosso, Longsnout distichodus : Aquarium".