Puntius dorsalis in Sri Lanka
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance common (usually seen) Ref.
Comments

Specimens over 15 cm long are used for food. Smaller fish of more colorful varieties are collected for the aquarium fish trade. Also Ref. 4832, 41236, 43640.

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ce.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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