sixbar distichodus
| Scientific name | Distichodus sexfasciatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Boulenger |
| Year of description | 1897 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Distichodontidae |
| Genus | Distichodus |
Introduction
Distichodus sexfasciatus, commonly known as sixbar distichodus, is a fresh water fish from the Africa.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size76 cm
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Longevity8 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size76 cm
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Longevity8 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the sixbar distichodus ?
The sixbar distichodus measures between 50 and 76 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly argent body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Sexual dimorphism
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with herbivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The sixbar distichodus is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth. This species is omnivorous with herbivorous tendency .
Although the sixbar distichodus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The sixbar distichodus is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 26 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 7
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gh (hardness)10 - 20
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
To go further
Species of the same family
threeline tetra
Distichodontidae
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Species of the same family
threeline tetra
Distichodontidae
Same genus
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