The longsnout distichodus (Distichodus lusosso) is an African characin in the family Distichodontidae.

[2] It is a relatively large and well-built fish, attaining a maximum length of 38 cm (15 in).

The body is a golden colour (most prominent in juveniles) 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.