| Family: |
Distichodontidae (Distichodus) |
| Max. size: |
76 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: widespread in the Congo River basin, from the lower Congo (Ref. 1879, 42510) up to the upper Lualaba (Ref. 2970), but absent from Luapula-Moero (Ref. 2970). Also in the Lake Tanganyika basin (Ref. 4967, 36901). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-25; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Body depth 2.25-2.50 times in total length; snout very short and obtuse; mouth inferior; 12-14 teeth in the outer row of the upper and lower jaw; in life, reddish body colour (Ref. 122092). |
| Biology: |
Swim in shoals at the lower water layers of rivers and inshore areas of lake. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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