Quick Facts
Family :
Cyprinidae
Scientific Name :
Pethia bandula
English Name :
Sri Lanka Bandula Barb
Local Name :
Jayanthiya, Bandula pethiya
Location :
Restricted to Minimaru Colaniya in Pallegama Estate near Galapitamada
Maximum Length :
Can be grow up to 4.5cm
Identification Features
Have two vertical black blotches on the body Lateral line is incomplete
Environment
Found in slow flowing, shallow streams that flowing through rice field and rubber plantation with sandy and muddy substrates
Other
Females are in lighter color This species can be overlapping with Pethiya cumingii
IUCN Red List Status
