Where Does Red-tailed Black Shark Live?

Red-tailed Black Shark lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Red-tailed Black Shark

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, often near the bottom.

Environment

Native to clear, flowing rivers and streams with sandy or rocky substrates, often with submerged vegetation and driftwood. They prefer areas with good oxygenation and moderate to strong currents. They are benthic, spending most of their time near the bottom.

Geographic range

Endemic to Thailand, specifically historically found in the Mae Klong, Chao Phraya, and Meklong River basins. Wild populations are now extremely rare, possibly extinct in some areas, due to habitat degradation and overcollection for the aquarium trade.

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