Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | commercial | Ref. | |
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | Yes | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | ornamental | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | |
Comments |
Occurs throughout the lowlands. More common in areas such as Tissamaharama and Wirawila. Also known from brackish water in the canals leading to Negombo lagoon and from the Vadamarachchi lagoon in Jaffna. Also Ref. 4833, 41236, 43640. |
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States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ce.html |