Quick Facts
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
Identification Features
N/A
Environment
Found in shaded margins of slow flowing, shallow clear streams with pebble or sand substrates
Other
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
IUCN Red List Status
