Biology:Devario monticola
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Short description: Species of fish
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Danioninae |
| Genus: | Devario |
| Species: | D. monticola
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| Devario monticola Batuwita et al., 2017
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The Devario monticola, is a fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). It is endemic to Sri Lanka. However, the validity of the species description was noted problematic by several other local ichthyologists.[1]
Description
Body with 4–5 dark irregular vertical bars on anterior half. Danionin notch present. Lateral line complete. Dorsum light yellowish brown with a metallic sheen. Body silvery sheen laterally and ventrally. Vertical bars metallic blue with bright yellowish interspaces. Fins hyaline.[2]
Ecology
It is found from torrential waters of Agra Oya, a tributary of Mahaweli river.[3]
References
- ↑ "A commentary on the taxonomic review of Sri Lankan Devario by Batuwita et al. 2017". FishTaxa (2017) 2(3): 156-179. https://biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4543.3.7.
- ↑ "A review of the genus Devario in Sri Lanka (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), with description of two new species". FishTaxa (2017) 2(3): 156-179. http://www.wildlife.lk/data_files/downloads/A-review-of-the-genus-Devario-in-SL.pdf.
- ↑ "Four new species of Devario discovered in Sri Lanka". FishTaxa (2017) 2(3): 156-179. http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170910/news/four-new-species-of-devario-discovered-in-sri-lanka-258638.html.
Wikidata ☰ Q61976091 entry
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