Laubuka varuna is a cyprinid fish species in the family Cyprinidae.[1][2][3] It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[1][3]
Laubuka varuna | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Subfamily: | Danioninae |
Genus: | Laubuka |
Species: | L. varuna
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Binomial name | |
Laubuka varuna | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Laubuca varuna Pethiyagoda, Kottelat, Silva, Maduwage & Meegaskumbura, 2008 |
Etymology
editThe specific name varuna is from Sinhala language meaning "western of the island" of Sri Lanka, confirming that the presence of this freshwater fish to western parts of the country.[3]
Description
editIt can grow to 5.5 cm (2.2 in) standard length.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Fernado, M.; Kotagama, O.; de Alwis Goonatilake, S. (2020) [errata version of 2019 assessment]. "Laubuka varuna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T195360A174838912. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T195360A174838912.en. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ a b Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Laubuka varuna". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Laubuka varuna". FishBase. February 2021 version.