Common Name : Sri Lanka Filamentd Barb
Scientific Name: Dawkinsia Singhala
Animal Family: Cyprinidae
Population: Common
Description: Grow up to 7- 8 cm. Filamentous dorsal fin with elongated ray are absent in females. Younger have 3 black bands on body which fade with maturity.
Habitat: Asia: Sri Lanka. This species was previously identified as Puntius filamentous in Sri Lanka. Found in wet, dry and intermediate zones. Found in variety of habitats from slow flowing streams.
Food: They often feed on variety of food sources such as aquatic plants, insects , worms and small fish
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