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| Scientific Name | Pethia nigrofasciata (Günther, 1868) |
| Common Names | Ruby Barb Purpurkopfbarbe (Germany) |
| Type Locality | Southern Sri Lanka. |
| Synonym(s) | Puntius nigrofasciatus |
| Etymology | Pethia is the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in Sinhala. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 60mm or 2.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: restricted to forest streams from the Kelani to Nilwala basins in Sri Lanka. It occurs in hilly areas up to about 300 m elevation. The brightly colored population introduced to Mahaweli at Ginigathena, Sri Lanka are said to have diminished in number due to the aquarium export trade. 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 | Vulnerable, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019. |
| 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 but a single registered keeper, view all "my fish" data. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 2 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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| Last Update | 2020 Dec 31 02:56 (species record created: 2012 May 02 14:52) |