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  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatumAlbino form
  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
  • Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
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Scientific Name Epalzeorhynchos frenatum    (Fowler, 1934)
Common Names Rainbow Shark
Gruener Fransenlipper (Germany), Regnbågshaj (Sweden)
Type Locality Chieng Mai [Chiengmai], northern Thailand.
Etymology Epalzeorhynchos: Greek, epalzes, -es, -es = curative + Greek, rhyngchos = snout. 
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Size 150mm or 5.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Xe Bangfai basins and Maeklong basin.
Mekong (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Thailand Waters, Chao Praya (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Mekong, Xe Bangfai (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Thailand Waters, Meklong (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011.
pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temperature 24.0-27.0°C or 75.2-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
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Feeding Feeds on algae and other biofilm, as well as typical prepared food. Suitable food includes algae wafers and sinking tablet or pellets. User data.
Compatibility Members in this genus can be fairly territorial, especially towards bottom dwellers that look similar.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 86, pp 129, Figs. 91-92.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:55 (species record created: 2012 May 09 03:32)