Pethiya cumingii

Quick Facts

Family : Cyprinidae

Scientific Name : Pethiya cumingii

English Name : Sri Lanka Cuming's Barb

Local Name : Depulliya, Pothaya

Location : Found in Kelani to Nilwala river basins

Maximum Length : Can be grow up to 5cm

Identification Features

N/A

Environment

Found in clear, shallow, slow flowing, shaded streams with mud or silt substrates

Other

Females are in lighter color This species can be overlapping with Pethiya reval

IUCN Red List Status