Puntius layardi

Puntius layardi
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cypriniformes
Family:	Cyprinidae
Subfamily:	Smiliogastrinae
Genus:	Puntius
Species:	P. layardi
Binomial name
Puntius layardi Günther, 1868 [2]
Synonyms
Barbus layardiGünther, 1868

Puntius layardi, Layard's barb, is a species of freshwater ray-fiined fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae. the family which includes the carps, barbs and related fishes. It is found in Sri Lanka.

References

1. Fernado, M.; Kotagama, O.; de Alwis Goonatilake, S. (2019). "Puntius layardi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T196300A150839267. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T196300A150839267.en . Retrieved 15 October 2024.
2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Puntius layardi". FishBase .