Family :
Belontidae
Scientific Name :
Belontia signata
English Name :
Sri Lanka Combtail
Local Name :
Thalkossa, Pulutta, Kola moda
Location :
Found in Kelani to Nilwala river basins and mid-hill region of the Mahaweli river basin
Maximum Length :
Can be grow up to 10cm
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Found in shaded margins of slow flowing, shallow clear streams with pebble or sand substrates
Females are in lighter color with shorter filaments on fins Juveniles have dark brown/black spot on posterior end of the base of caudal fin and elongated rays are absent in caudal fin Have different color forms