Black sharkminnow

Black sharkminnow

Black shark, Black labeo

Kingdom
Phylum
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Labeo chrysophekadion
Population size
10000-100000
Weight
7000
247
goz
g oz 
Length
90
35
cminch
cm inch 

The black sharkminnow (Labeo chrysophekadion), also known as the black shark or black labeo, is a species of freshwater fish in the carp family. It is found in the Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. It can reach a length of 90 cm (3 ft) and a weight of 7 kg (15 lb). It is sometimes seen in the aquarium trade, but is generally unsuitable for home aquaria due to its large adult size and territorial, aggressive behavior.

Geography

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Black sharkminnow Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_sharkminnow
2. Black sharkminnow on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/180648/131453672

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