Author: (Deraniyagala, 1930)
FBname: Pearly rasbora
Comments: Occurs in shallow, cool, clear, quiet, heavily shaded forest streams, usually with a silty substrate and often in areas with a large amount of leaf debris in the water.  Feeds on terrestrial insects (Diptera and Coleoptera, see Ref. 6469) and detritus.  Males slimmer and brightly colored than females.