(Dawkinsia singhala) - Dankola pethiya

Description:This fish changes its coloring markedly as it grows. Juveniles up to about 2cm have two black bars on the sides between which there is a black blotch.The dorsal surface is dull green -brown and the sides are sivery. 

Size: Upto 12cm

Habitat: Flowing water bodies with slit and sand

Breeding: Typical of barbs

Status: Endemic

 Dawkinsia singhala

Chathuranga Mullegama

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