Devario monticola, is a fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae).

However, the validity of the species description was noted problematic by several other local ichthyologists.

[2] Body with 4–5 dark irregular vertical bars on anterior half.

Vertical bars metallic blue with bright yellowish interspaces.

[3] It is found from torrential waters of Agra Oya, a tributary of Mahaweli river.