Balantiocheilos melanopterus (Bleeker, 1851)
Silver shark
Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),
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Found in midwater depths in large and medium-sized rivers and lakes. Feeds on phytoplankton, but mostly on small crustaceans, rotifers as well as insects and their larvae (Ref. 12693). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size >150 cm (Ref. 51539).
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