Rasboroides vaterifloris

Quick Facts

Family : Cyprinidae

Scientific Name : Rasboroides vaterifloris

English Name : Sri Lanka Golden Rasbora

Local Name : Halmal dandiya, Halmal thiththaya

Location : Restricted to Ratnapure and Gileemale areas

Maximum Length : Can be grow up to 2.8cm

Identification Features

N/A

Environment

Found in shallow, cool, clear, shady pools in fast flowing streams

Other

Females are in lighter color Have different color forms This species can be overlapping with Rasboroides pallidus

IUCN Red List Status