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Scientific Name | Pethia cumingii (Günther, 1868) |
Common Name | Ceylon-Barbe (Germany) |
Type Locality | Sri Lanka. |
Etymology | Pethia is the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in Sinhala. |
Species Information | |
Size | 50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Asia: endemic to Sri Lanka. Occurs mainly at the south western wet zone, from the Kelani to the Gin basins. Range extends north of the Kelani, into the swamps around Gampaha (Attanagalu Oya) and northwards. Introduced into the Perdeniya Gardens in the Mahaweli basin and is well established between Gampola and Ginigathena (Sri Lanka). Sri Lanka Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Endangered, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
Temperature | 22.0-27.0°C or 71.6-80.6°F (Show species within this range) |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 7, pp 155. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Last Update | 2021 Feb 01 08:18 (species record created: 2013 Sep 05 23:52) |