title: Longsnout distichodus
text: # 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.
  
  