Very
common fish widely distributed throughout the lowlands of both wet and dry zones up to the
higher hills. It is common in flowing water though occurs also in tanks,
reservoirs and paddy fields. Giant Danio
is a mid-water fish and it forms medium size shoals.
Also known as Pathirana Salaya
ReplyDeleteMaduka Jayalath
DeleteNo this is not Pathirana Salaya. Pathirana Salaya(Devario pathirana) is a separate species restricted to the Nilvala drainage with different blue and yellow markings on the body.