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Redtail Shark
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
The Redtail Shark is a striking freshwater fish known for its sleek, jet-black body and vibrant, red tail fin. Despite its common name, it is not a true shark but rather a type of cyprinid, closely related to carp and minnows. Native to Thailand's river basins, this species is p…
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- Wild populations of Redtail Sharks are almost extinct due to habitat destruction, but the species is common in aquariums thanks to captive breeding.
- Redtail Sharks are known for their territorial nature, often staking out and defending a particular area in their habitat. Despite their aggressive tendencies in captivity, they are solitary in the wild. Their vivid coloration is most intense when healthy and stress-free.
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