05. Bulath Hapaya

 


Common Name:   Black Ruby Bar / Head barb

Scientific name:   Pethia nigrofasciata

Animal Family:   Cyprinidae 

Population:   Vulnerable 

Description:   Grows up to 6-8cm. Females are slightly longer than male. Young fish have a yellow -gray body with black vertical stripes. Breeding males are dark red. Lays more than 100 eggs in shallow water between plants. The eggs hatch in a day or two and fish can be seen after 24 hours.

Habitat:  In streams fresh water on hilla around 1000ft. 

Food:    flake , granules, pellets, algae wafers and frozen foods.

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