Where Does Black Sharkminnow Live?

Black Sharkminnow lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Black Sharkminnow

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in mid-water to bottom regions of rivers and large streams.

Environment

Large rivers, floodplains, and associated lakes. Prefers areas with moderate to strong currents, abundant submerged vegetation, and rocky or sandy substrates. Often found near submerged logs and root systems.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong river basins in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, as well as parts of Malaysia and Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java).

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