Where Does Red-tailed Tinfoil Barb Live?

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

Where to find Red-tailed Tinfoil Barb

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in mid-water to bottom regions of rivers and large streams, but can range throughout the water column.

Environment

Prefers clear, flowing waters of medium to large rivers, tributaries, and sometimes larger lakes. Often associated with rocky or gravelly substrates, and areas with submerged vegetation or driftwood. Requires well-oxygenated water.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in the Mekong River basin (Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam) and potentially other river systems in the region, such as the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong basins in Thailand.

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