01. Damkola Pethiya


 


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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