Rainbow sharkminnow (Epalzeorhynchos frenatus)

Scientific name: Epalzeorhynchos frenatus Fowler, 1934

The Rainbow sharkminnow (Epalzeorhynchos frenatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Asia, Mekong, Chao Phraya and Xe Bangfai basins and Maeklong basin.

Rainbow sharkminnow care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Has a greenish brown body with a large black blotch at the base of the caudal fin. Dorsal, anal and pelvic fins red with slightly dusky black color; 10-11 branched dorsal rays; 40-45 gill rakers on anterior side of first arch.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Epalzeorhynchos frenatus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Xe Bangfai basins and Maeklong basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)