Scientific Name - Pethia bandula Kottelat & Pethiyagoda


  • Group
  • Sub-group
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Common names
    Bandula Pethiya
  • Habitat
  • Origin
    Endemic - restricted to 2km distance in small water stream
  • National conservation status
    CR - Critically Endangered
  • Legal status
    Protected
  • Similar species
  • All vernacular names
    Jayanthiya, Bandula Pothaya
Pethia bandula Kottelat & Pethiyagoda

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