Field Guide

Distichodus

Distichodus are African characins from the Congo River basin, ranging from small peaceful species to some of the largest characins in the hobby. Browse our species guides below.

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Sixbar Distichodus

Distichodus sexfasciatus

Semi-aggressive · Advanced

Green Dwarf Distichodus

Distichodus teugelsi

Peaceful · Advanced

Distichodus noboli

Upper Congo River basin

Semi-aggressive · Intermediate

Distichodus engycephalus

Congo River basin

Territorial · Advanced

Silver Distichodus

Distichodus affinis

Peaceful · Intermediate

Watermelon Distichodus

Distichodus sp. "Red & Black"

Territorial · Advanced

Long-nosed Distichodus

Distichodus lusosso

Semi-aggressive · Intermediate

Sharktail Distichodus

Distichodus fasciolatus

Semi-aggressive · Advanced