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Because of being an island, Sri Lanka has many endemic freshwater fauna, as well as thousands of marine and brackish water fauna. [1] Fishing is the way of life of most of coastal community. So, the marine fish fauna gives a greater commercial value to the country's economy, as well as well being of the coastal people. [2]
The low salinity and high osmotic pressure makes them so different. Few fish can be found in all three ecological systems. There are 95 species of freshwater fish occur in the country, where 53 of those are endemic. 41% of all known species of fish of Sri Lanka are found in freshwater. There are about 70% of endemism of those fish.
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Sri Lanka Freedom Party: 19 August 1994: D. B. Wijetunga [25] [26] Mahinda Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka Freedom Party: 19 October 2000: 14 September 2001: Chandrika Kumaratunga: Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development [27] 14 September 2001: Minister of Ports, Shipping and Fisheries [28] [29] Mahinda Wijesekara: United National Party ...
Pages in category "Freshwater fish of Sri Lanka" The following 74 pages are in this category, out of 74 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The per capita consumption of milk and dairy products in Sri Lanka (about 36 kg) is less, compare to other countries in the South Asian region. Since the 1980s Sri Lanka import dry milk powder as their main dairy commodity from Australia and New Zealand up to now.
Pages in category "Fish of Sri Lanka" The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Since Sri Lanka was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. At various junctures, these nations introduced a number of exotic species, which included mammals , plants , birds , and fish. After Sri Lanka secured its independence , the introductions continued unabated, and the breeding of exotic aquarium fish for export became popular.