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 | |
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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. annnataliae
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| Binomial name | |
| Devario annnataliae Batuwita et al., 2017
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Etymology edit
The specific name annnataliae, is in honor of Natalie Ann Ratnaweera, a wildlife enthusiast.[2]
Description edit
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 edit
It is found from torrential waters of Brahmana Ella waterfall in Sinharaja Rain Forest.[3]
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Four new species of Devario discovered in Sri Lanka". FishTaxa (2017) 2(3): 156-179. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
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