ENDANGERED SPECIES OF FISH 

A large number of fish species endemic to Sri Lanka are threatened with extinction.Among those fish species are 🐟Le Tittaya,🐡️ Asoka Pethiya, Dankuda Pethiya,🐠 Dumbara Pethiya, Pathirana Salaya, Dadaya, Bandula Pethiya, Bulath Hapaya, Dith Pethiya and Wilpita Dandiya.Among them I am going to talk about Pathirana Salaya and Dumbara Pethiya and Thith Pethiya. 

1.Pathirana pethiya 

The fish is about two inches long and has a slightly raised mouth.The yellow and black Vairan in the body are located directly between them.The body is flat on both sides.

2.Dumbara Pethiya 

This fish lives in streams associated with rocks and plants and is about 8-10 inches long.The fins turn dark.There is a black spot near the back fin.

3. Gadaya 

Body color is dark.The mouth is located below the eye.There are small blisters in front of the mouth.There is a black spot near the back fin.   

• Asoka pethiya 
  
  
  
  
• Bulath Hapaya 
  
  
  
• Thith Pethiya