Longsnout distichodus

The longsnout distichodus (Distichodus lusosso) is an African characin in the family Distichodontidae.^[3]

Longsnout distichodus
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Characiformes
Family:	Distichodontidae
Genus:	Distichodus
Species:	D. lusosso
Binomial name
Distichodus lusosso Schilthuis, 1891
Synonyms[2]
Distichodus leptorhynchus Boulenger, 1897

Description

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.