| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: restricted to the south western lowlands from Kelani River to Nilwala River, Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 August 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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