Occurrence | endemic | ||
Importance | of no interest | Ref. | |
Aquaculture | commercial | Ref. | |
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | ornamental | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | Pethiyagoda, R., 1991 |
Comments |
Known only from Nilwala River basin in Opatha. Although this species is numerous within its limited range, the very restricted distribution and the great interest of the aquarium trade make conservation measures essential. Population is under threat due to pressure from aquarium fishery, shade loss and agricultural effluents (Ref. 11966). |
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ce.html |