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Definition of red tail shark

red tail shark

Plural:red tail sharks
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A critically endangered species of freshwater fish (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor) in the carp family (Cyprinidae), native to the Chao Phraya basin in Thailand, characterized by its uniformly black body and striking red or orange tail fin.

Example

"Because the red tail shark is highly territorial, the aquarist provided plenty of driftwood and caves in the community tank."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name, the red tail shark is not a true marine cartilaginous shark, but rather a small freshwater fish belonging to the carp and minnow family.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red tail shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-tail-shark
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