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Zona

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Kingdom
  
Genus
  
Higher classification
  
Bedotia

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Bedotiidae

Scientific name
  
Bedotia geayi

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Bedotia, Bedotiidae, Rainbowfish, Bedotia madagascariensis, Atheriniformes

The red-tailed silverside, or zona (Bedotia geayi) is a species of Madagascar rainbowfish endemic to the Mananjary River drainage in Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss and introduced species. It has often been confused with the related B. madagascariensis, which is common in the aquarium trade. In addition to meristics, the two can be separated by the exact colour pattern on their tail fin (males of both typically have red in the tail) and the distinct red spot on the lower jaw of breeding male B. geayi (lacking in B. madagascariensis).

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