Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
| Common Names: | Red Tailed Black Shark Redtail Shark |
| Synonyms: | Labeo bicolor |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Thailand. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Swamp; Swamp |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Hostile. Not recommened for community tanks with smaller or weaker fish. |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | Hollows and hiding places are recommended. Only one Red Tailed Black Shark should be kept in each tank as they are intolerant of their own species. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 17cm (6.7") Female: 17cm (6.7") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Hard to determine. Females are larger and stronger. Females have a grey stomach, males are solid black. |
| Breeding: | Too intolerant of its own species to breed in an aquarium. |
| Variants: | an albino variety is available |
| Comments: | The Red Tailed Black Shark is a beautiful fish and can be kept in a large community tank if there is plenty of cover to hide in. This fish is too aggressive for beginners. Very closely related to the Rainbow Shark. An albino variety is also available. |
| Main Colours: | Black, Red |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | Bubblebrain |
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