The black sharkminnow (Labeo chrysophekadion), also known as the black shark or black labeo, is a species of freshwater fish in the carp family. It is found in the Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. It can reach a length of and a weight of . It is sometimes seen in the aquarium trade, but is generally unsuitable for home aquaria due to its large adult size and territorial, aggressive behavior.TropicalFishKeeping: Black Shark. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
Range in Thailand Chao Phraya River, Mekong River, Mae Klong River, Salween River, Thai Peninsular and the south east.
As food In Thai cuisine, this type of fish is commonly used to make larb and very spicy and delicious sauce of Khanom chin, a Thai vermicelli dish.
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