Quick Facts
Family :
Gobiidae
Scientific Name :
Sicyopus jonklaasi
English Name :
Sri Lanka Lipstick Goby
Local Name :
Thol rathu weligowwa
Location :
Found in Kelani to Nilwala river basins
Maximum Length :
Can be grow up to 5 cm
Identification Features
Male brownish to yellowish with bright red lips Bright red colored elliptical blotch found in base of the caudal fin
Environment
Found in rocky mid-hill streams with fast flowing water
Other
Females Lack of red color in the body
IUCN Red List Status
