Kingdom Animalia Order Cypriniformes Genus Labeo Higher classification Labeo Found in Tonlé Sap | Phylum Chordata Family Cyprinidae Scientific name Labeo chrysophekadion Rank Species | |
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Similar Labeo, Epalzeorhynchos, Rainbow shark, Cyprinidae, Red‑tailed black shark | ||
The black sharkminnow (Labeo chrysophekadion), also known as the black shark or black labeo, is a species of freshwater fish in the carp family. It is found in the Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. It can reach a length of 90 cm (3 ft) and a weight of 7 kg (15 lb). It is sometimes seen in the aquarium trade, but is generally unsuitable for home aquaria due to its large adult size and territorial, aggressive behavior.
Range in Thailand
Chao Phraya River, Mekong River, Mae Klong River, Salween River, Thai Peninsular and the south east.
References
Black sharkminnow Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA