Pethia aurea (KNIGHT, 2013)
Etymology Pethia: the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in the Sinhala language. aurea: from the Latin aurea, meaning ‘golden’, in reference to the species’ colour. Classification Order: Cypriniformes Family: Cyprinidae Distribution The only known location of this species is a group of ponds situated in the South 24 Parganas District, which is located in […]