Description

Also known as Crimson Carplet.

Found in schools, over shallow slow moving waters of heavily shaded brooks and streams.
They feed on algae, detritus and zooplankton.
Length - 5cm
Depth - ?m
Asia - Sri Lanka

Very common in the aquarium trade.
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: http://www.fishbase.se/summary/6147