10. Lanka Thatu Dandiya

 



Common Name:  Lanka Blue Laubuca

Scientific Name:   Laubuka lankensis 

Animal Family:   Cyprinidae

Population:   Near Threatened 

Description:   Grows up to 6-7cm. There is yellow color between the scales on the top of the body.  The underside is grey. There is a blue line from the sides of the head to the tip, where yellow virum can be seen. The fin are transparent. Anal fine is quite large. The female is lighter in color than the male.

Habitat:   Mahaweli ichthyological province
 


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