Author: (Smith, 1931)
FBname: Redtail sharkminnow
Comments: Inhabits mainstream rivers and floodplains (Ref. 58784).  Omnivorous, feeding on plant matter and small benthic animal (Ref. 58784).  Tens of thousands of specimens are exported annually from Thailand for the ornamental trade, all now captive bred (Ref. 12217).  Aquarium keeping:  solitary, adults are territorial and may 'bully' other fish; minimum aquarium size 12.0 cm (Ref. 51150).