Sometimes referred to as a red-finned or ruby shark, the rainbow shark is native to Southeast Asia. They live in the rivers of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia. They prefer rivers with sandy bottoms and plenty of plankton. Their colourful fins stand out even more against their grey or black bodies, which tend to be very long and slender. Some rainbow sharks will also have a dark blue body, although this is somewhat less common.


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