Pethia nigrofasciata in Sri Lanka
Point map (Pethia nigrofasciata) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence endemic
Importance of no interest Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance occasional (usually not seen) Ref.
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.

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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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