Longsnout distichodusThe longsnout distichodus is an African characin in the family Distichodontidae.DescriptionIt is a relatively large and well-built fish, attaining a maximum length of. The body is a golden colour 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.