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Name
Scientific name
Pethia reval
Described by
Authority Meegaskumbura, Silva, Maduwage & Pethiyagoda, Year 2008, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Pethia reval is a small cyprinid endemic to western Sri Lanka, known from the Kelani and Maha Oya river systems and the drainages between t…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
34mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–26°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Sri Lanka, Attanagalu, Kalu, Kelani, Maha Oya, Mahaweli
Writing
Etymology
Pethia: the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in the Sinhala language. reval: from the conjunction of the Sinhala root for red (re) and noun for fins…
Distribution
Endemic to western Sri Lanka where it's known from the Kelani and Maha Oya river systems plus smaller drainages which lie between them such as the Attanagalu a…
Habitat
No details are provided in its description, but this species presumably inhabits smaller tributary drainages rather than main river channels.
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 75 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Choice of décor is not especially critical though it tends to show better colouration in a heavily-planted set-up with a dark substrate. The addition of some f…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Wild fish are probably foragers feeding on diatoms, algae, organic detritus, small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton. In the aquarium it's eas…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. As it places no special demands in terms of water chemistry it c…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are noticeably smaller, slimmer, and more intensely-coloured than females, especially when in spawning condition.
Reproduction
Unrecorded.
Notes
This species was considered a colour form of the related Pethia cumingii prior to its description. It can be told apart from P. cumingii by the following combi…
References
References
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