Devario annnataliae

The Devario annnataliae, 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]

Devario annnataliae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Danioninae
Genus: Devario
Species:
D. annnataliae
Binomial name
Devario annnataliae
Batuwita et. al., 2017

Etymology

The specific name annnataliae, is in honor of Natalie Ann Ratnaweera, a wildlife enthusiast.[2]

Description

Body with 5–6 irregular vertical bars on anterior half. Danionin notch present. Lateral line complete. There is a minute process on first infraorbital. Dorsum light yellowish with a metallic sheen. Body silvery sheen laterally and ventrally. Vertical bars metallic blue with bright yellowish interspaces. Medial caudal rays often dark blue. Other fins hyaline to orange.[2]

Ecology

It is found from torrential waters of Brahmana Ella waterfall in Sinharaja Rain Forest.[3]

References
  1. "A commentary on the taxonomic review of Sri Lankan Devario by Batuwita et al. 2017". FishTaxa (2017) 2(3): 156-179. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  2. "A review of the genus Devario in Sri Lanka (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), with description of two new species" (PDF). FishTaxa (2017) 2(3): 156-179. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  3. "Four new species of Devario discovered in Sri Lanka". FishTaxa (2017) 2(3): 156-179. Retrieved 28 February 2019.


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