Common names:
Black Ruby Barb, Bulath hapaya
Occurrence:
endemic
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
occasional (usually not seen)
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Importance:
of no interest
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Uses:
live export: yes;
Comments:
Restricted to forest streams from the Kelani to the Nilwala basins. Introduced to Mahaweli at Ginigathena. Significant decrease in number of more colorful varieties. Also Ref. 4832.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ce.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Pethiyagoda, R., 1991
National Database:
Teleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Smiliogastrinae
Etymology: Pethia:Pethia is the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in Sinhala.. More on author: Günther.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology