Ophisternon bengalense in Sri Lanka
Point map (Ophisternon bengalense) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Was only recorded from the coastal swamps of the south west, mainly between Colombo and Kalutara. Has not been recorded during the past 20 years. Probably extirpated. Also Ref. 2847, 41236.

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National Checklist
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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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