Fish Species

Bala Shark

Bala Shark - Description

The Bala Shark is also known as the Silver Shark or Tricolor Shark and can be identified by its silver body and black markings on it Dorsal, Caudal, Pelvic and Anal fins. It is called a shark due to its torpedo shaped body and large fins but it is not a true shark.

The Bala Shark is a common tropical aquarium fish, however it is an endangered species in its native habitat.

Popular Name: Bala Shark
Species: Balantiocheilos melanopterus

Profile of the Bala Shark

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Bala Shark species.

  • Size: Up to 35cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: PH 6.0 to 8.0. Temp 22 to 28 Degrees

  • Diet / Feeding: Frozen, Dried or Flaked Food

  • Temperament: Peaceful

  • Habitat: Freshwater Rivers and Streams

  • Behaviour: Good Community Fish

  • Range: Mekong and Chao Phraya River basins, Borneo, Malay Peninsula andSumatra, Asia

Scientific Classification of the Bala Shark

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Balantiocheilos melanopterus

  • Popular Name: Bala Shark - Silver Shark - Tricolor Shark

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Cypriniformes

  • Family:Cyprinidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Bala Shark

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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