The Red Tail Shark is a small fish with a red tail and black body native to Thailand. They require a well-maintained tank and should be kept with peaceful fish. Avoid housing with larger, aggressive species.

The Epalzeorhynchos bicolor, red tail shark, or also known as the red-tailed black shark is more than meets the eye, or ears when you hear its name. You may be expecting a shark with a red tail, and you would be partly right. This little fish is not a shark but a freshwater fish that is part of the carp family.