Ms.Ramani Shirantha

Name : Ramani Shirantha

Contact : shirantha@nara.ac.lk
r_shirantha@hotmail.com

Education :

  • M. Phil degree in Zoology
  • B. Sc. (Sp.) in Zoology

Research interest

  • Freshwater conservation biology and aquatic ecology

Research Experience

  • Over 10 years in the field of freshwater conservation biology/ecology

Training

  • Resource person, Workshop conducted for newly appointed G.C.E. (A/L) biology teachers (practical sessions) of all island, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2006).
  • Training workshop on “Biostatistics for Young Scientists” organized by the Sri Lanka Association For Fisheries And Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR). University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2006).
  • Training workshop on “Horticultural practices for home gardening” organized by the Center for Sustainable Use of Biological Resources (CENBIOR), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2007).
  • Training workshop on “Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism” organized by South Asian co-operative Environment Program (SCEP), Kobbewaduwa Agricultural Training Center, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2007).
  • Training workshop on “GIS application conducted by Post Graduate Institute of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2008).

Publications and Presentations

  • Director and Scrip writer of the DVD documentary on “Endemic fishes of Sri Lanka” produced by NARA (2009).
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R. (2004). Some aspects of biology and population dynamics of selected endemic fish species inhabiting two river basins in Sri Lanka. Unpublished M. Phil. Thesis, Department of Zoology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 241pp (unpublished).

Papers

  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., and N. K. Ranawaka (2009). Life history and feeding behaviour of a natural enemy of Mimosa pigra L. in Sri Lanka. In: The proceeding of National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species, Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Agricultural Education Unit (AEU), of University of Peradeniya and Institute of Biology (Sri Lanka), 21-22 May 2009, Browns Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka, Abstract 05p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R. (2009). Ecology, biology and socio-economic features of Pterygoplichthyes multiradiatus (Osteichthyes; Loricarridae) in the Mahaweli middle catchment of Sri Lanka. In: The proceeding of National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species, Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Agricultural Education Unit (AEU), of University of Peradeniya and Institute of Biology (Sri Lanka), 21-22 May 2009, Browns Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka, Abstract 14p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., and U. S. Amarasinghe (2009). Ontogenetic dietary shifts in Clown Feather back Chitala ornata (Osteichthyes; Notopteridae) and its potential impact on freshwater fauna of Sri Lanka. In: The proceeding of National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species, Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Agricultural Education Unit (AEU), of University of Peradeniya and Institute of Biology (Sri Lanka), 21-22 May 2009, Browns Beach Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka, Abstract 25p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., A. A. D. Amarathunga and K. A. W. S. Weerasekara (2008). Do feral populations of Poecilia reticulata ready to bring its overall efficacy as a mosquito bio-control agent or pose threats to aquatic biodiversity in Sri Lanka. In: The proceeding of National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species (IAS 2008), Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (Section D), National Science Foundation and Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, 11th November 2008, Auditorium of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7, Abstract 08p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., and N. K. Ranawaka (2008). A potential bio-control agent for the alien aquatic species Pistia stratiotes in Sri Lanka. In: The proceeding of National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species (IAS 2008), Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (Section D), National Science Foundation and Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, 11th November 2008, Auditorium of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7, Abstract 16p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., N. W. J. Pushpa Kumara and U. S. Amarasinghe (2008). A new trend in destructive fishing activities in riverine habitats of Sri Lanka In: Proceeding of the fourteenth Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 9th June 2008, Auditorium of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7. Abstract 4p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., A. A. D. Amarathunga and U. S. Amarasinghe (2008). Faunal invasions of riverine ecosystems in Sri Lanka: Remark to implement effective control measures to prevent range expansion of alien ichthyofauna In: Proceeding of the fourteenth Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 9th June 2008, Auditorium of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7. Abstract 11p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., M. J. S. Wijeyaratne and U.S. Amarasinghe (2008). Current status of ecology and population dynamics of Rasbora vaterifloris endemic to Sri Lanka: Remarks on conservation management.  In: Proceeding of first national workshop on stream ecology in Sri Lanka, IRESA and Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 9th June 2008, Auditorium of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7. Abstract p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., M. J. S. Wijeyaratne and U.S. Amarasinghe (2008). Evaluation of life history information on some selected endemic freshwater fish species inhabited two major river basins in Sri Lanka. In: Proceeding of first national workshop on stream ecology in Sri Lanka , IRESA and Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 9th June 2008, Auditorium of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7. Abstract p.
  • Shirantha R. R. A. R. and U. S. Amarasinghe. Alien ichthyofauna and aquatic biodiversity in torrential riverine habitats of Sri Lanka (2006) In: Proceeding of the International Conference on Tropical Humid Ecosystems: Challenges, Changes and Opportunities, (MAB) Committee, National Science Foundation Sri Lanka, 4-9 December, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Abstract. 51p.
  • Upali S. Amarasinghe, R. R. A. R. Shirantha and M. J. S. Wijeyaratne (2006). Some aspects of ecology of endemic freshwater fishes of Sri Lanka. In: Fauna of Sri Lanka: Status of Taxonomy, Research and Conservation. (Bambaradeniya, C. N. B. ed.) Pp. 133-124, The World Conservation Union, Colombo, Sri Lanka & Government of Sri Lanka.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., M. J. S. Wijeyaratne and U.S. Amarasinghe (2005). Food niche segregation among co-occurring endemic fish species in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Science 10: 19-34.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., M. J. S. Wijeyaratne and U.S. Amarasinghe (2004). Some aspects of biology and population dynamics of Rasbora vaterifloris in the Kalu river basin in Sri Lanka.  In: Proceeding of the tenth Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 18 June 2004, NARA Auditorium, Colombo. Abstract.27p.
  • Fernando, C. H., R. R. A. R. Shirantha, M. J. S. Wijeyaratne and P. R. T. Cumaranathunga (2002). Tilapia and indigenous fish biodiversity in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Science. 7: 1-22.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R. and M. J. S. Wijeyaratne (2002). Diurnal variations in food resources partitioning among some co-occurring fishes in the Negombo estuary of Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science (Bio Science). 29: 25-38.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., U. S. Amarasinghe and M. J. S. Wijeyaratne (2001). Food Resources partitioning among six endemic freshwater fish species inhabiting the Kalu and Kelani river basins of Sri Lanka. In: Proceeding of the seventh Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 28 June 2001, NARA Auditorium, Colombo. Abstract.14p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., U. S. Amarasinghe and M. J. S. Wijeyaratne (2000). Population dynamics of five endemic freshwater fish species inhabiting two river basins in Sri Lanka. In: The proceeding of Annual Research Symposium 2000, Faculty of Graduate Studies, 11 October 2000, Science Auditorium, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Abstract 18p.
  • Shirantha, R. R. A. R., U. S. Amarasinghe and M. J. S. Wijeyaratne (2000). Habitat preference, food and feeding habits of five endemic freshwater fish species in two river basins in Sri Lanka. In: The proceeding of Annual Research Symposium 2000. Faculty of Graduate Studies, 11 October 2000, Science Auditorium, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Abstract 19p.