myfishidea

                                                                Pangasius Shark The exuberant pangasius shark is also known as the iridescent sharkfish, pangasius sutchi, or  Pangasius  hypophthalmus , the latter being its scientific name  .  It is one of the species of cat sharks, and is part of the  Pangasiidae  family. Where does the pangasian shark live? It is a freshwater fish, native to Southeast Asia  , and is distributed in countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.  Their largest populations inhabit the Chao Phraya and Mekong rivers. Characteristics of the pangasian shark Its body shape is slim and streamlined, with a large, rounded snout that extends in a horizontal line.  The standard size of these sharks is a little over a meter, however, being in captivity they grow...

                                            Wobbegong Carpet Shark The Wobbegong carpet shark, also known as the spotted carpet shark, belongs to the  Orectolobidae  family and to the  Chondrichthyes class ,  its scientific name being  Orectolobus Maculatus. Where does the Wobbegong carpet shark live? It is native to Australia  , and is found in large numbers in the Eastern Indian Ocean, specifically western Queensland, as well as the South China Sea and parts of Japan. It usually walks along c ontinental platforms , establishing depth limits of up to 110 meters.  They are also seen on sandy bottoms, piers, and rocky reefs, and rarely travel to shallow areas near the surface. Features of the  Wobbegong Carpet Shark What is most striking about this shark is the natural camouflage of its body, which has a fairly symmetrical pattern in terms ...

                                                           Siamese Kelp Shark The Siamese kelp shark is also known as the Siamese kelp shark, however, it is a freshwater fish.  Its  scientific name is  C  rossocheilus oblongus   and it is part of the  Cyprinidae  family . Where does the Siamese kelp shark live? This animal can be found in Thailand, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia;  although everything seems to indicate that the population that lived in Java (Indonesia) has decreased considerably and may be extinct. Usually prefers to stay in the lowlands of streams, as well as on fast-flowing rocky areas of hills. It is important to note that if it is going to be kept in captivity, a pond that holds around 25 gallons of water will suffice.  Also, it should ...

  leopard shark Its scientific name is Triakis Semifasciata  , although it is better known as the leopard shark, Japanese leopard or leopard tollo.  This animal is part of the  Triakidae family,  and its class is  Chondrichthyes  . Where does the leopard shark live? They are more abundant on the coasts  since they like to swim in shallow waters, which, in general, do not usually exceed 4 meters deep.  The most significant record of this species is found around the United States and Mexico, due to its attraction to the cold continents and the temperate northeast Pacific Ocean. They tend to gather in areas where the mud and sand of the bays accumulate, as well as in the reefs full of rocks, which responds to the fact that they have been seen at the waste discharge points of nuclear and chemical plants. And, although some groups make long journeys, attributed to drastic changes in climate, most leopard sharks stay in the same areas for long peri...

                                                       Bala Shark The bala shark, tricolor shark or silver shark, is a fish that belongs  to the Cyprinidae family  , of the  Actinopterygii class.  Its scientific name is  Balantiocheilus Melanopterus  and it comes from the Asian continent, where it was baptized as a shark, although this is really only due to its appearance, which resembles the same in terms of body shape and large fins. Where does the bala shark live? Its natural habitat is in Southeast Asia,  specifically in the middle waters of rivers  , as well as in lakes of considerable size.  However, it is a highly coveted species in domestic and commercial aquariums, where they adapt without major problems. They generally live in large families, and for this they choose certain rivers, such as the ...