Fish Species

Albino Red Finned Shark

Albino Red Finned Shark - Description

The Albino Red Finned Shark can be identified by its white body and orange fins. It is the same species as the Rainbow Shark and as such is aggressive and territorial towards other fish of the same species. It is not a true shark and is named because of the shape of its body and large fins.

This species is not recommended for the beginner but can be a useful addition to the aquarium as it tends to feed on leftover food and helps to keep the tank clean.

Popular Name: Albino Red Finned Shark
Species: Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Profile of the Albino Red Finned Shark

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Albino Red Finned Shark species.

  • Size: Up to 15cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp: 22 to 26 Degrees. PH 6.5 to 7.0

  • Diet / Feeding: Frozen Bloodworms, Dried and Flaked Food

  • Temperament: Territorial and aggressive to other Red Finned Sharks

  • Habitat: Rivers and streams with sandy bottoms

  • Behaviour: Aggressive

  • Range: South East Asia

Scientific Classification of the Albino Red Finned 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: Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

  • Popular Name: Albino Red Finned Shark

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Cypriniformes

  • Family:Cyprinidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Albino Red Finned 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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