Description: The dorsal surface and fins of this fish are golden brown. The side are lighter. it has two pairs of barbels.
Size: Upto 40cm
Habitat: Large rivers,Deep pools ,low-country reservoirs
Breeding: Not observed.
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Hi Chathuranga,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your writing in regard freshwater fish.
From where we can find this Hirikanaya, it's difficult to find.
Thank you