Distichodontidae
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| Phylum | Chordata |
|---|---|
| Order | Characiformes |
| Rank | Family |
| Higher classification | Characiformes |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| ID | 3053604 |
About Distichodontidae
The Distichodontidae are a family of African freshwater fishes of the order Characiformes. Two evolutionary grades are found in this family; micropredators and herbivores have a nonprotractile upper jaw and a deep to shallow body, while carnivores have a movable upper jaw and an elongated body.