Laubuka varuna
| Laubuka varuna | |
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Scientific classification 
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| 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] | |
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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[edit]
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[edit]
It 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.) (2021). "Laubuka varuna" in FishBase. February 2021 version.
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