Longsnout distichodus
# Longsnout distichodus

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

## 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.

