Английская Википедия:Devario annnataliae

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Italic title Шаблон:Speciesbox 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]

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

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Шаблон:Danioninae-stub