Occurrence | endemic | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | likely future use | Ref. | |
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | ornamental | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Known only from a small, unnamed stream flowing through Minimaru Coloniya in Pallegama Estate near Galapitamada. Population is under threat due to agrochemicals and pressure from aquarium fishery (Ref. 11966). |
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States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ce.html |