Freshwater fish in Sri Lanka

 

Introduction

Freshwater Fishes are endemic to ecosystems such as rivers, streams, tanks and ponds spread all over Sri Lanka. cies recorded only in the freshwater environment.

Of these, 53 species are endemic to Sri Lanka.

This native freshwater fish is classified into 18 species and 14 species.

According to a Red Data Report on Endangered Species in 2012, about 45 species of freshwater fish in Sri Lanka are endangered.

Of these, 39 species are endemic. .

Three major Fisheries Zones in Sri Lanka have also been introduced.

Southwest Zone - Wet zone areas from Attanagallu Oya basin to Nilwala river basin. 
Mahaweli Zone - Area in the Mahaweli river basin
Management Dry Zone - All other dry zone areas except the above areas
Although our country is very rich in fish resources, as mentioned earlier, their existence is threatened by deforestation. increased use of chemicals, deforestation, gem mining, export activities and other human activities. So it is the duty of each and every one of us to protect our fish resources.