Green labeo
📖 Overview
Occurs in a few localized, rocky, fast-flowing mountain streams. Has not been recorded from unshaded, silty or turbid waters . Moves fast through the water, staying close to the bottom. Juveniles have been observed picking algae off submerged rocks. Feeds on algae. Occurs sympatrically with (and possibly mistaken for) Puntius sp. 'martenstyn' throughout the known range. May be greatly endangered by the damming of Mahawel River. Too rare and difficult to capture for food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Green labeo is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Green labeo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 8°N - 7°N found only in a few rocky streams and the Mahaweli River basin in Sri Lanka.
🌿 Ecology
algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Green labeo.
🔍 Similar Species
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