Quick Facts
Family :
Cyprinidae
Scientific Name :
Labeo fisheri
English Name :
Sri Lanka Mountain Labeo
Local Name :
Gadaya, Loku gadaya, Kalu gadaya, Weli gadaya
Location :
Found in upper reaches of Mahaweli river
Maximum Length :
Can be grow up to 24 cm
Identification Features
Two pairs of barbels are present Dark black blotch found on caudal peduncle Have inferior sucker like mouth with thick fleshy lips Origin of dorsal fin close to tip of snout than caudal
Environment
Prefer deep rocky pools habitats in fast flowing mountain rivers
Other
N/A
IUCN Red List Status
