Epalzeorhynchos munense

Epalzeorhynchos munense
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Epalzeorhynchos
Species: E. munense
Binomial name
Epalzeorhynchos munense
(Smith, 1934)
Synonyms
  • Labeo munensis

Epalzeorhynchos munense, also known as the Redfin Shark, is a species of cyprinid fish found in the Mekong, Chao Phraya and Mae Klong rivers basins in Indochina.[1][2] It resembles the rainbow shark (E. frenatum) and the two have frequently been confused (the name red fin shark has been used for both).[3] Unlike other Epalzeorhynchos species, E. munense is believed to be rare in the aquarium trade and is not known to be bred in commercial farms.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Jenkins, A.; Kullander, F.F. & Tan, H.H. (2009). "Epalzeorhynchos munense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature.
  2. ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Epalzeorhynchos munense" in FishBase. April 2014 version.
  3. 1 2 SeriouslyFish: Epalzeorhynchos munense. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
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