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Laubuka varuna

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Laubuka varuna
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Danioninae
Genus: Laubuka
Species:
L. varuna
Binomial name
Laubuka varuna
Synonyms[2]

Laubuca varuna Pethiyagoda, Kottelat, Silva, Maduwage & Meegaskumbura, 2008

Laubuka varuna is a cyprinid fish species in the family Cyprinidae.[1][2][3] It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[1][3]

Etymology

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The 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

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It can grow to 5.5 cm (2.2 in) standard length.[3]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Laubuka varuna". FishBase. February 2021 version.