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Garra ceylonensis Bleeker, 1863 Stone sucker |
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photo by
Ramani Shirantha |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: endemic to Sri Lanka. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in slow to moderately flowing rivers and streams. Adults and juveniles (>=5 cm.) with fully developed sucking discs are associated with rocky substrates. Juveniles are found throughout the water column, generally free swimming in search of food. Reported to ascend small, rocky streams to breed. Feeds essentially on algae (diatoms). Popular with the aquarium fish trade. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 August 2019 (B2b(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||