PROFESSOR T.V. SUNDARABARATHY

Employment History

• Professor in Biological Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (December 2019 to date)

• Senior Lecturer Grade I, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (December 2011 to November 2019)

• Senior Lecturer Grade II, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (December 2005 – November 2011)

• Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (October 1996 – November 2005)

• College Lecturer in Zoology (Probationary, Central Province affiliated University College, Polgolla. (January 1993 – September 1996)

• Demonstrator in Zoology, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. (June 1992 – December 1992)

Positions at Present

• Chairperson, Timetable committee, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (2006 to date)

• Faculty Nominee, Research & Publication Committee, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (2017 to date)

• Member of Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (2015 to date)

• Member of Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (2015 to date)

• Visiting lecturer, Board of Study Animal Sciences, Postgraduate Institution of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, (2007 to date)

• Visiting lecturer, University College of Anuradhapura (2017 to date)

• Subject Matter Expert (SME), B.Sc. (External) Degree program in Biological Sciences. (2011 to date)

• Academic Adviser, in Biological Sciences Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (2012 to date)

• Academic Coordinator, B.Sc. (External) Degree in Biological Sciences / Physical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (2017 December to date)

Positions Held

• Deputy Proctor, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. ( 2016- 2019April)

• Director, Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE). (December 2012- 2013)

• Head, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. ( 2006 – 2012)

• Acting Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (15.06.2006 to 01.07.2006 / 17.09.2007 to 18.11.2007 / 06.05.2011 to 20.05.2011 / 27.06.2011 to 31.07.2011)

• Senate member, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (2006 – 2012)

• Visiting lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, (2007 – 2010)

• Member of the Examination Committee of two M.Phil students Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya – 2014.

Involvements in Academic Reviewing, Writing, Editor, Chair Person

• Coordinator, 2nd Annual Research Sessions 2011, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

• Chairperson of Aquaculture Research session, Vaunia Campus Annual Research Session – 2011 (VCARS- 2011) on “Emerging Opportunities for Development of the Regions”.

• Panel of Judges, First Research Session, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2009. Session: Animal Sciences, Post-harvest

• Panel of Judges, 8th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2016. Session: Animal and Food Sciences

• Curriculum Reviewer, B.Sc. (Special) Degree program in Applied Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ( 2012)

• Peer review of Manuscripts, 24th Annual Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. (2012)

• Peer review of Manuscripts, 30th Annual Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya (2018).

• Peer review of Manuscripts, 68th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS) (2012)

• Peer review of Manuscripts, 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS) (2013)

• Peer review of Manuscripts, 4th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, RISTCON (2017)

• Peer review of Manuscripts, 4th International Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – 2018

• Peer review of Manuscripts, SLJAE – Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems ISSN: 2673-1401 – 2019 Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

• Peer review of Manuscripts, 2nd International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU) 2018

• Peer review of Manuscripts, 3rd International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU) 2019

• Reviewer, Journal: Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria Journal Publisher: Scientific Society of Szczecin

• Reviewer, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India. Section B: Biological Sciences

Publications

Refereed Journals (Full papers)

• Vallipuram, T. and Edirisinghe, U. (1996). Some aspects of Breeding and cross breeding of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) and Goldfish (Carassius auratus L.). Tropical Agriculture Research 8: 361 – 369.

• Sundarabarathy, T. V., Edirisinghe, U., Dematawewa, C. M.B. and Nandasena, K.G. (2001). Morphology and some biological aspects of Common spiny loach or Lesser loach (Lepidocephalichthys thermalis) and Banded mountain loach or Spotted loach (Schistura notostigma) of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculture Research 13: 411- 420.

• Sundarabarathy,T.V.,Edirisinghe,U.and Dematawewa C.M.B.(2003).Study on the colour enhancement of a Sri Lankan endemic fish, Puntius titteya (Deraniyagala) (Cherry barb) under indoor and outdoor conditions. Journal of Aquaculture, 11: 1-5.

• Sundarabarathy, T.V., Edirisinghe, U. and Dematawewa, C. M.B.(2004). Captive breeding and rearing of fry and juveniles of Cherry barb (Puntius titteya, Deraniyagala), a highly threatened endemic fish species in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculture Research16: 137- 149.

• Sundarabarathy,T.V., Edirisinghe, U. and Dematawewa, C. M.B. (2005). Breeding and larval rearing of threatened, endemic fish stonesucker, Garra ceylonensis (Bleeker). Aquaculture Research, 36 : 196 – 201.

• Wasala, W.M.T.K., Edirisinghe, U., Nathanael and Sundarabarathy, T.V. ( 2007). Comparison of Morphometrics and Meristic Characteristics of two Catfishes Plotosus limbatus and Clarius brachysoma. Tropical Agriculture Research19: 301 – 306.

• Liyanage, S.D., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Nathanael , E.S. (2010). Biodiversity of Fish and Their Conservation in Selected Water Bodies of the Mihintale Sanctuary. The Biological and Archeological Diversity of Mihintale: With Special reference to its Herpetofauna. Lyriocephalus Special issue, Special issue Volume 7 No. 1 &2 : 115 – 121.

• Abayarathna, M.G.T.H., Mahulpatha, W.A.D., Anslem de Silva and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2010). Amphibian Diversity in the Giritale Nature Reserve, Sri Lanka. The Biodiversity of Mihintale: With Special reference to its Herpetofauna. Lyriocephalus Special issue Volume 7 No. 1 &2 : 167 – 173.

• Perera, P.A.C.T., Kodithuwakku, K.A.H.T. , Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Edirisinghe, U. (2013). Captive Breeding of Anabas testudineus (Climbing Perch) under Semi-artificial Conditions for the Mass Production of Fish Seed for Conservation and Aquaculture. Insight Ecology, 2: 8-14. DOI: 10.5567/ECOLOGY-IK.2013.8.14.

• Perera, P.A.C.T., Sundarabarathy, T. V., Sivananthawerl, T. and Edirisinghe, U. (2014). Seasonal Variation of Water Quality Parameters in Different Geomorphic Channels of the Upper Malwathu Oya in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 25 (2): 158 – 170.

• Perera, P.A.C.T, Kodithuwakku, P. Suranga, Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Edirisinghe, U. (2015). Bioaccumulation of Cadmium in Freshwater Fish: An Environmental Perspective. Insight Ecoogy, 4 : 1 – 12, 10.5567/ECOLOGY-IK.2015.1.12.

• Perera, P.A.C.T., Sundarabarathy, T. V., Sivananthawerl, T. and Edirisinghe, U. (2015) Potential impact of water quality and Hydrology on fish community in upper Malwathu oya, Sri Lanka. Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, Vol.3(4): 218-229.

• Chinthaka T Perera, P.A., Sundarabarathy, V. Thenmoli, Sivananthawerl, Thavananthan, Kodithuwakku, P. Suranga and Edirisinghe Udeni (2016). Arsenic and cadmium contamination in water, sediments and fish is a consequence of paddy cultivation: evidence of river pollution in Sri Lanka. Achievements in the Life Sciences (2016) : 144 – 160.

• Adikari, A.M.A.N., Sundarabarathy T.V. , Herath, H.M.U.K.P.B, Nayananjalie, W.A.D. and Adikari, A.M.J.B. (2017). Formulation of artificial feeds for Indian Carp (Catla catla) fry using aquatic plants (Ipomea aquatica and Hydrill vercillata). International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications.Vol. 7 :.83-89.

• De Zoysa, H.K.S. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2017). Diversity, abundance and threats of vertebrate fauna in selected areas of Kammalakkulama Tank at Mihintale, Sri Lanka. NeBio,An International Journal of Environment and Biodiversity. Vol. 8 (1): 6 – 15.

• De Zoysa, H.K.S., Amarasinghe, U.S., Edirisinghe, EMRKB and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2019). Habitat related variations and comparison of fatty acid composition of muscle and stomach contents of secondarily colonized Malabar sprat (Ehirava fluviatilis) in Sri Lanka. eBio, An International Journal of Envirnment and Biodiversity. Vol. 10 (3):152– 165.

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings and full papers

• Munasinghe, J.U., Dilhan, M.A.A.B. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2008). Abundance of invasive alien species in four selected tanks in Anuradhapura district. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species (IAS), Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, 120 – 130 pp.

• Munasinghe, J.U., Dilhan, M.A.A.B. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2010). Utilization of Aquatic Plants: A Method to Enhance the Productivity of Water in Seasonal Tanks in the Anuradhapura District. Proceedings of the National Conference on Water, Food Security and Climate Change in Sri Lanka, Vol. 1: 23 – 33pp.

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings and Abstracts

• Edirisinghe, U. and Vallipuram,T. (1996). Cross Breeding of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio L. ) and Goldfish (Carassius auratus L.) by Hypophysation. Pro. Sri Lanka Ass. Advt. Sci.: 52 (1): 58- 59.

• Ediriweera,E.P., Sundarabarathy, T. V., Edirisinghe, U. and Dematawewa, C.M.B. (2003). Fish assemblage and habitat diversity in a tropical wet zone stream of Sri Lanka. Aquaculture Europe 2003- Beyond Monoculture, European Aquaculture Society, Trondheim, Norway, Special publication No.33:174-175 pp.

• Wasala, W.M.T.K, Gunawardhana, D.N., Edirisinghe, U, Nathanael, S and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2006). Some morphological andanatomical characteristics of Clarius brachiosoma (Gunther) (Pisces, Claridae) under wild and laboratory conditions. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research session, Vol. 11:10.

• Munasinghe,J.U., Dilhan, M.A.A.B. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2008). Diversity and Abundance of Aquatic Vegetation in four selected tanks in Anuradhapura district. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 35p.

• Karunathilake, H.C.B., Gunawardhana, D.N., Wasala, W.M.T.K., Nathanael, S., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Edirisinghe, U. (2008). Some Aspects of Feeding Behaviour of Endemic Walking Catfish (Clarias brachysoma) of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, 13: 1-2.

• Rajapaksha, R.M. G.N., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Nathanael, S. (2009). Illegal fishing practices in the Nuwara wewa and Ranawa reservoir in the Anuradhapura district: A comparative study. Proceedings of the Fifteenth sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), 4p.

• Jayawardene, A.S.D.T.K., Edirisinghe, E. M.R.K.B., Ahmad, S.B.N. and Sundarabarathi, T.V. (2009). Nutritional composition of some selected aquatic plants. Proceedings of the Fifteenth sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR) , 29p.

• Karunarathne, T.A.D.W., Edirishinghe, E.M.R.K.B., Jinadasa, B.K.K.K. and Sundarabarathi, T.V.(2009.) Effect of Processing on the Chemical Composition of Holothurians available in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Fifteenth sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR) , 30p.

• Rajapaksha, R.M.G.N., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Nathanael, S. (2009).The fishery at the Nuwara wewa and Ranawa Reservoir in the Anuradhapura district comparative study. Proceedings of the Second Annual Research Sessions, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 15p.

• Fernando, K.S.G.S., Epa, U.P.K and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2009). Fattening of Mud-crab Scylla serrata in Cages using Locally Available Animal Byproducts in a Brackish Water Pond. Proceedings of the Second Annual Research Sessions, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 12p.

• Samarathunga, S.M.S.K., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Nathanael, S. (2009). A Comparative Study of the Fishery at Minneriya wewa and Parakrama samudra. Proceedings of the Second Annual Research Sessions, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 14p.

• Sugathapala, R.M.N.S., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Edirisinghe, U. (2011). Salt Based Fish Processing and Marketing by Fisheries of Minneriya Reservoir in Sri Lanka. Twenty Third Annual Congress of the PGIA. 39p.

• Sugathapala, R.M.N.S., Sundarabarathy, T. V. and Edirisinghe,U. (2011). Present Status of Production of Smoked Freshwater Fish in Minneriya, Sri Lanka. 2nd Annual Research Sessions 2011, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 94 – 98 pp.

• Kumari, M.M.T. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2011). Use of Fermented Feather Meal in the Artificial Feed of Gift Tilapia. Sri Lanka. 2nd Annual Research Sessions 2011, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 99 – 102 pp.

• Karunarathne, K.M.S.K. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2011). Survey of Ornamental Fish Diseases and Fish Health Management Practices in Selected Commercial Aquaria and Farms in the Nittambuwa area. 2nd Annual Research Sessions 2011, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 103– 106. pp.

• Jayarathne, R.M.P.N., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Herath A.C. (2011). Preliminary Study of Antimicrobial Activity of Porphyrins Against the White Spot Disease Caused by Ichthyophthirius multifilis in Black Molly (Poecilia saphenous). 2nd Annual Research Sessions 2011, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 107 – 110 pp.

• Jayawardena, M.M.R.S. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2012). Ichthyofaunal Diversity in Selected areas of Theligam Oya and its tributes in the Dumbara massif. Conservation Sri lanka 2012, Proceedings of the Symposium, The Institute of Biology Sri Lanka, Biodiversity Secretariat. 28 p.

• Perera, P.A.C.T., Sundarabarathy T.V. and Edirisinghe, U. (2012). Threats to the indigenous freshwater fishes in Malwatu Oya in Anuradhapura area of Sri Lanka and remarks on their abundance. Proceedings of the International Symposium on water quality and human health: challenges ahead, Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 33p.

• Arachchi, A.A.S.A. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2013). Consumer Preference of Smoked Dry Tilapia Fish Processed with Different Additives. 3rd Annual Research Symposium 2013, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 1 – 2 pp.

• Perera, P.A.C.T., Sundarabarathy, T.V., Sivananthawerl, T. and Edirisinghe, U. (2014). Spatial changes in nitrates and phosphates in Nachchaduwa perennial reservoir, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium on water quality and human health: challenges ahead, Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 16 p.

• Rathnayake, G. G. N., Wathsala, R.H.G.R., Fernando, A.P.S., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and Dissanayake, D.S.B. (2014). Feeding Behaviour of Tank Cleaner (Hypostomus plecostomus) and its impact on fishing in Huruluwewa Tank, Anuradhapura. 6th Annual Research Symposium 2014, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 54 p.

• Coswatte, A.C.W.W.M.C.L.K. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2014). Study of Morphometric and meristic characters and food preference of Anaba testudineus (Bloch 1795) Climbing perch) collected from different locations of Sri Lanka. 2nd International Research Symposium 2014, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 441 – 443.pp.

• De Zoysa, H.K.S. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2014). Freshwater fish diversity, abundance, conservation and effect of Aquatic birds on fish population in Kammalakkulama tank at Mihintale, Sri Lanka. 2nd International Research Symposium 2014, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 465 – 468 pp.

• De Zoysa, H.K.S. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2015). Avifaunal Diversity and Abundance at Kammalakkulama Tank in Mihintale, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2015 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 22p.

• Suraweera, S.N., Sundarabarathy, T.V. and. Perera, T. (2015). Formulation of maintenance feed using three protein sources: Fish, Soybean and Moringa leaf meals for Powder blue surgeon (Acanthurus leucosternon). Proceedings of the Twenty First Annual Scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR). 32p.

• Coswatte, A.C.W.W.M.C.L.K. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2015). Formulation of suitable culture media for different life stages of Moina macrocopa using cow dung and poultry manure. Proceedings of the Twenty First Annual Scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR). 34p.

• Weerasekera Maduwanthi and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2016). Analysis of nutritional value and study of postharvest techniques of Malabar sprat (Ehirava fluviatilis). Third International conference of Agricultural Sciences – AgInsight 2016, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.159 -161 pp.

• Attanayake Pavithra and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2016). Effect of hydrothermally processed Citrullus lanatus (water melon) seed meal on growth performance of Cirrhinus mrigala fry. Third International conference of Agricultural Sciences – AgInsight 2016, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.156 -158 pp.

• Zoysa, H. K. S. de, Edirisinghe, E. M. R. K. B and Sundarabarathy, T. V. (2017).Fatty acid profiles of Malabar sprat (Ehirava fluviatilis) from brackishwater and freshwater habitats in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions. 57p.

• Wijewardena, H.M.T.S., Sundarabarathy, T. V. and Chandrarathne, W.P. R.(2019). Efficacy of plant extracts as anesthetic agents during packing of Oreochromis niloticus and Cyprinus carpio. Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions. 17p.

Non-refereed Scientific Publications

• Adikari, A.M.A.N., Sundarbarathy, T.V., Nayananjalie, W.A.D. and Herath, M.U.K.P.B. (2009). Use of Aquatic plants (Ipomea aquatica and Hydrilla vercillata) in artificial feed of Indian carp (Catla catla) fry. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.47p.

• Padmasiri, H.G.N.C., Sundarabarathy, T.V., Mudalige, A.R., Sujatha Premaratne and Bandara, A.M.K.R. (2011). Effects of Different Organic Fertilizers on Plankton Production and Growth of Indian Carp (Catla catla) Fry. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 16p.

• Priyankarage, P.L.R. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2017). Isolation and characterization of bacterial flora of healthy and diseased Tilapia and evaluation of their antimicrobial suseceptibility. Proceedings of Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Sessions 2017 (ASURS 2017), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.. 9p.

• Ranaweera , N.T.I.and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2017). Enrichment of Dapnia magna with amino acids, DL Methionine and L lysine and its effects on growth and survival of Guppy (Poecilia reticulate) fry. Poceedings of Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Sessions 2017 (ASURS 2017), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.. 10p.

• Rathnayake, K.G.V.S. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2017). Identification of prevalent infectious ornamental fish diseases in Kurunagala District and introduction of farmer level quarantine procedure and BMP for relevant fish diseases. Proceedings of Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Sessions 2017 (ASURS 2017), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 11 p.

• Jayawardhena, P.B. and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2018). Enhancement of Immunity and Growth of Goldfish with Three medicinal Plants, Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Komarika (Alo vera). Proceedings of Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Sessions 2018 (ASURS 2018), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.2p.

• Wijewardwna and Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2018). Efficacy of Selected Plant Extracts as Anesthetics Agents During Handling and Packing of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile Tilapia) and Cyprinus carpio (Koi carp). Proceedings of Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Sessions 2018 (ASURS 2018), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 9p.

News Letters

• Anslem de Silva, Chandra, H.M.T.S.ratna, W.P.R., Chalaochani, H.M.N., Goonasekera, M.M., Sundarabrathi, T.V., Nathaneal, S. (2008). Malformations in Sri Lankan Frogs. Froglog, Vol 89 : 4 – 5 pp.

Reports and Dissertations

• Vallipuram, T. (1996). Some aspects of Breeding and Cross breeding of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) and Goldfish (Carassius auratus L.). A Research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of M.Sc. in the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• Vallipuram,T. (2000). Portfolio. A report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the course of Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) and, Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), UK in the staff Development Centre, University of Colombo, and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Sundarabarathy,T.V.(2004). Some Ecological aspects of fish assemblages of a wet zone stream system; Breeding and Rearing of three Endemic fish species. Ph.D. dissertation, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.