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Rainbow Shark
About Rainbow Shark
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum, or Rainbow Shark, is one type of fish known for its semi-aggressive nature. The ideal environment for this type of shark fish is the tank water quality, which is the most crucial part. In other words, the pH of the water must be monitored regularly to keep it in ideal water conditions for rainbow sharks.
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Common Name
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Ruby Shark, Red-Fin Shark, Red-Finned Shark, Rainbow Sharkminnow, Green Fringelip Labeo, Whitefin Shark, Whitetail Sharkminnow
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
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Species
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Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
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Genus
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Epalzeorhynchos
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SubFamily
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Amphiprioninae
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Family
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Cyprinidae
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SuperFamily
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Cyprinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinoidei
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Order
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Cypriniformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Rainbow Shark |
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Color
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Orange
Black
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Hard
Very Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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55 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Rainbow Shark including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Rainbow Shark. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Cambodia
Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Thailand
Viet Nam
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