| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 1 - 18; depth range 1 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Asia: upper reaches of the Sitawaka River and its tributaries, and Kelani near Kitulgala, Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in relatively deep (1-2 m) fast-flowing water, in areas with gravel or sand substrates. Juveniles (1-3cm TL) shoal together in schools of 30-100 individuals in very shallow water (5-25 cm), downstream. Adults occupy deeper water (1-2m), upstream. Usually occupies unshaded areas. Fast swimmers and not easily identified from water surface. Declining numbers due to intensive fishing by fish exporters. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 29 July 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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