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A bala shark has many common names including sharkminnow! Have you ever heard of these fish? Learn more bala shark facts (or sharkminnow facts) on this episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name: Genus - Balantiocheilos
Range: Southeast Asia
Habitat: rivers and lakes
Size: can reach over a foot (30.5 cm) long
Diet: phytoplankton, rotifers, crustaceans, insect larvae, etc.
Threats: over harvesting, water pollution, habitat destruction
Lifespan: 10 years in captivity
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Bala Shark A SHARK?! 0:00
Bala Shark EXTINCT?! 0:49
Bala Shark SIZE and HABITAT 1:23
Bala Shark DIET and MATING 2:02
Bala Shark BAG LIP 2:33
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