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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. |
Species Information | |
Size | 150mm or 5.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
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) Log in to view data on a map. |
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) |
Husbandry Information | |
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. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 86, pp 129, Figs. 91-92. |
Registered Keepers | There are 3 registered keepers, view all "my fish" data. |
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Last Update | 2017 Jan 20 13:26 (species record created: 2012 May 09 03:32) |