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Epalzeorhynchos (Sharkminnow)

Synonyms: Epalzeorhynchus

Wikipedia Abstract

Epalzeorhynchos is a small ray-finned fish genus of the family Cyprinidae. Its members are – like some other cyprinids – known as "freshwater sharks" or simply "sharks". They are, however, freshwater members of the Osteichthyes lineage which is distinct from the Chondrichthyes lineage of sharks. The description of these animals as "shark" is most likely a reference to the shark-like shape of these popular cyprinids.
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Species

Epalzeorhynchos bicolor (Red-tailed labeo) (Critically Endangered)
Epalzeorhynchos frenatus (Whitetail sharkminnow)
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus (Flying fox)
Epalzeorhynchos munense (Red fin shark) (Vulnerable)

External References

Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0