Labeo_chrysophekadion

Black sharkminnow

Black sharkminnow

Species of fish

Not to be confused with 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.[2] It can reach a length of 90 cm (3 ft) and a weight of 7 kg (15 lb).[2] 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.[3]

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Range in Thailand

Chao Phraya River, Mekong River, Mae Klong River, Salween River, Thai Peninsular and the south east.

References

  1. [1]
    Lumbantobing, D.; Vidthayanon, C. (2020). "Labeo chrysophekadion". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T180648A131453672. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T180648A131453672.en. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. [2]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Labeo chrysophekadion" in FishBase. April 2014 version.
  3. [3]
    TropicalFishKeeping: Black Shark. Retrieved 20 July 2014.


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