Sahyadria Dawkinsia is a genus of cyprinid fishes from freshwater in South India and Sri Lanka.

[1] Dawkinsia is named after the evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in recognition of his "contribution to the public understanding of science, particularly, of evolutionary science".

[3] Adults typically measure 8–12 cm (3.1–4.7 in) SL.

Juveniles have a colour pattern consisting of three black bars on body; this persists to adult stage in some species.

Adults have a black, horizontally elongate blotch on the caudal peduncle.