The albino rainbow shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) is a striking, captive-bred color variant of the standard rainbow shark. Despite its common name, it is not a true shark, but rather a highly active member of the cyprinid (minnow and carp) family native to Southeast Asia. True albinos feature a creamy white to pinkish-white body, vibrant red or orange fins, and distinctive red eyes.  

As juveniles, albino rainbow sharks are relatively social, but they become solitary, territorial, and semi-aggressive as they mature. They cruise the bottom layer of the tank, patrolling their territory like "security guards".