| Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Asia: restricted to the south western lowlands from Kelani River to Nilwala River, Sri Lanka. |
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| Found in shallow, flowing waters over pebble substrate. Probably feeds on invertebrates and detritus. A hardy species that is among the favorites in the aquarium fish trade. |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 August 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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