Quick Facts
Family :
Cyprinidae
Scientific Name :
Pethia nigrofasciata
English Name :
Sri Lanka Black Ruby Barb
Local Name :
Bulath hapaya, Manamaalaya
Location :
Found in Kelani to Nilwala river basins and tributes in Walawe river
Maximum Length :
Can be grow up to 5.25 cm
Identification Features
Found in Clear, cool shaded stream waters with sandy or gravel substrate
Environment
Found in Clear, cool shaded stream waters with sandy or gravel substrate
Other
Females are lack in red color Have different color forms
IUCN Red List Status
