The red-tailed black shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor), also known as the redtail shark and Labeo bicolor, is a species of freshwater fish in the carp family,Cyprinidae. It is currently critically endangered in the wild, but common in aquaria, where it is prized for its deep black body and vivid red or orange tail.
In the aquarium trade, tail colors can vary, with bright red and orange being the most common. If the shark is stressed or unhealthy, the red color will drain from its tail. Albino forms may also be encountered.
In the aquarium trade, tail colors can vary, with bright red and orange being the most common. If the shark is stressed or unhealthy, the red color will drain from its tail. Albino forms may also be encountered.
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