Balantiocheilos melanopterus

akvariefisk 1 akvariefisk norge 2 hardføre akvariefisk 3 stimfisk 4 The bala shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus) also known as the tricolor shark, tricolor sharkminnow, silver shark, or shark minnow, is a fish of the family Cyprinidae, and is one of the two species in the genus Balantiocheilos. This species is not a true shark, but is commonly so called because of its torpedo -shaped body and large fins. 5 It is distinguished from B. melanopterus in the following characters: a shorter snout (% HL vs. ) that is rounded (vs. obliquely truncate) in specimens larger than ca. 80 mm SL; posteriorly directed groove at rictus curved (vs. straight); black margins on the pelvic and anal fins less broad (on distal third of both fins or. 6 Short description Morphology | Morphometrics Silver body with black margins on dorsal, caudal, anal and pelvic; lower lip with a posterior groove forming a pocket opening backwards (Ref. ). Biology Glossary (e.g. epibenthic) Found in midwater depths in large and medium-sized rivers and lakes. 7 Scientific Name: Balantiocheilos melanopterus Adult Size: 13 inches (35 cm) Life Expectancy: 10 years Characteristics Origin and Distribution Bala sharks originate from Southeast Asia in medium to large-sized rivers, as well as lakes. At one time they were found in Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malayan peninsula. 8 Sølvhai er eneste art i slekten Balantiocheilos. 9 Sølvhaien er stort sett fredelig, men med sin aktive svømming rundt i akvariet passer den dårlig sammen med roligere arter som lett blir stresset/forstyrret. 10 Bala Sharks (Balantiocheilus Melanopterus) have silver bodies with very defined scales. Their body shape appears similar to the body shape of most sharks. They have yellow-colored fins tipped in black. The tail fin of the Bala Shark is forked, and they have large eyes. The Bala Shark’s large eyes help them find and catch their prey. 11 Balantiocheilos; A bala shark, B. melanopterus: Scientific classification; Domain: Eukaryota: Kingdom: Animalia: Phylum: Chordata: Class: Actinopterygii: Order: Cypriniformes: Family: Cyprinidae: Subfamily: Barbinae: Genus: Balantiocheilos Bleeker, Type species; Barbus melanopterus. 12