Monday, February 15, 2021

Dawkinsia srilankensis,දං කොල පෙතියා,Puntius srilankensis

 


Dawkinsia srilankensis

Scientific name: Puntius srilankensis
Phylum: Chordata
Higher ClassificationDawkinsia
Order: Cypriniformes
Rank: Species

  • These fish are endemic to the Black River in Sri Lanka. 
  • It is an endangered fish and is very important in the fish trade. 
  • They are bred and conserved by the Dehiwala Zoo
  • A small fish that is not so big. 
  • There are black spots all over the body. 

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