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Bala Shark
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Also known as: Tricolor Sharkminnow β’ Bala shark β’ Bala sharkminnow
Kingdom: Metazoaβ’ Family: Cyprinidaeβ’ Order: Cypriniformes
π‘οΈ Conservation Status
vulnerable
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Quick Facts
Common Names:
Bala Shark, Tricolor Sharkminnow, Bala shark, Bala sharkminnow, Silver Shark, Silver shark, Tricolor shark, Tricolor sharkminnow
Class:
Actinopteri
Conservation Status:
vulnerable
Data Completeness:
71%
Data Sources
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References
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Distribution Statistics
8
Observations
4
Countries
Top Locations
Millard County, US-UT, US
1
Japan
1
Krishna, IN-AP, IN
1
Mexico
1
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First: 8/24/2017 Β· Latest: 12/5/2025
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