Piranhas & Pacus · African characins

Distichodus sp. "Red & Black"

IUCNNOT EVALUATED
NEnot on the EX–LC scale
CARESNOT LISTED
Genus type speciesCharacinus nefaschLacepède 1803 · now a synonym of Distichodus nefasch
Depth—not recorded
DietNot recorded for this form; genus-level mostly herbivorous
BreedingNot recorded for this form
Sexual dimorphismNot documentedNot recorded for this form
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Distichodus sp. "Red & Black" is a trade label for an undescribed African characin, listed by Wet Spot. The form is undescribed.

What's in the name

Distichodus sp. "Red & Black" — dis-TIK-oh-dus

Distichodus
  • distichosGreek — in two rows
  • odousGreek — tooth
Red & Black
  • Red & BlackTrade name — a trade label; what it refers to is not documented

Taxonomy & naming

Wet Spot lists this fish as Distichodus sp. "Red & Black". This is an undescribed form: its identity and range are not documented in the atlas's sources. "Red & Black" is a trade name. (An unrelated Red & Black Oranda goldfish listing at Aqua Huna matched the title only and is not this fish.)

Morphology

Wet Spot gives no description or size. The name suggests a red and black fish; the listing does not say.

Habitat

Wet Spot gives no origin. Distichodus is a genus of African characins (family Distichodontidae), found in rivers and lakes across tropical Africa (genus-level).

Feeding

Not recorded for this form. Many Distichodus are largely herbivorous and will eat aquarium plants (genus-level).

Mating

Not recorded for this form.

Breeding

Not recorded for this form.

In the aquarium

Wet Spot's listing says its descriptions and care notes are not yet filled in and advises independent research before buying. Some Distichodus grow large, so adult size should be checked before purchase (genus-level).

Conservation

The form has no IUCN assessment known to the atlas, and its wild status is not documented.

Sources

  1. Wet Spot trade listing: Distichodus sp. “Red & Black”

Last reviewed 2026-10-05.

How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Distichodus sp. "Red & Black". Aquarist Atlas.https://www.aquaristatlas.com/piranhas/distichodus-sp-red-black/

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