Rainbow shark - Wikipedia
WEBThe rainbow shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) is a species of Southeast Asian freshwater fish from the family Cyprinidae. [2] . It is also known as the ruby shark, red-fin shark, red-finned shark, rainbow sharkminnow, green fringelip labeo, whitefin shark and whitetail sharkminnow. [3][4] It is a popular, semi-aggressive aquarium fish.
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum – Rainbow Shark (Labeo frenatus ...
WEBMost members of Epalzeorhynchos were formerly regarded as Labeo spp. and are thus referred to as such in older literature. According to Rainboth (1996) they are characterised by absence of a dorsal spine, possession of 10-13 branched dorsal fin rays, a thin membrane connecting the upper and lower lips and rigid, freely moveable rostral lobes.
Rainbow Shark - Epalzeorhynchos Frenatum - Tropical Fish Site
WEBRainbow Shark – Epalzeorhynchos Frenatum. Common name: Rainbow Shark, Ruby Shark, Red-finned Shark. Scientific name: Epalzeorhynchos Frenatum, Labeo Frenatus. Average Adult Fish Size: 15 cm / 6 inches. Place of Origin: Thailand. Typical Tank setup: Asian riverine biotope with rocks, plants, bogwood and driftwood with a lot of hiding places.
Caring for Rainbow Sharks, From Diet to Habitat - WebMD
WEBJan 5, 2023 — Rainbow sharks are in the Actinopterygii order — which contains bony, ray-finned fishes. The scientific name for the rainbow shark is Epalzeorhynchos frenatus.
Epalzeorhynchos frenatus - Labeo frenatus - AquaInfo
WEBEpalzeorhynchos frenatus is better known as Labeo frenatus and in shape it resembles its relative Labeo bicolor. The biggest differences between the two are the colors, the bicolor is completely black with a red tail while with the frenatus all fins are red.
Information on raising Labeo frenatus (Epalzeorhynchus frenatus)
WEBSep 12, 2024 — The Labeo Frenatus is native to areas of Thailand and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. Short Description. Epalzeorhynchus frenatus is commonly known as the “red finned shark” or the “rainbow shark” in aquarium retail stores because all of …
The Complete Rainbow Shark Care Guide (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)
WEBAug 25, 2020 — Rainbow sharks are native to Asia and are found in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, with some sources claiming a small population exists in Vietnam. These fish were first described in 1937 (Fowler, Labeo erythrurus). Rainbow sharks are bottom and midwater dwellers and are primarily found over sandy substrate in their natural habitat.
Rainbow Shark | Epalzeorhynchus frenatus
WEBProfile: Red-fin Shark, Rainbow Shark, Ruby Shark. Epalzeorhynchus frenatus Synonyms: Labeo frenatus, L. erythrurus. Physical description: An elongated species with a more pointed snout than E. bicolor. The belly has a …
Rainbow Shark - Epalzeorhynchus frenatum
WEBSynonym: Labeo frenatus Common name: Red-finned Shark, Rainbow Shark, Ruby Shark Family: Cyprinidae. Order: Cypriniformes Class: Epalzeorhynchus Maximum size: 15 cm / 6 inches Environment: freshwater Origin: South eastern Asia …
FishProfiles.com - Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
WEBLabeo frenatus. Family: Cyprinidae. Category: Cyprinids. Distribution: Asia; Thailand. Main Ecosystem: Flooding; Flooding. Temperament: Territorial; Hostile, will sometimes tolerate other, larger species. Not recommened for community tanks with smaller or weaker fish. Diet: Herbivore; Herbivore. Care: Hollows and hiding places are recommended.