A Flash of Wild Beauty: The Rainbow Trout of Horton Plains A rainbow trout breaks the surface of a highland stream in Horton Plains. Photograph: Untamed.SriLanka, shared on eLanka’s Facebook page. A sudden break in the water, a scatter of droplets, then the stream settles again. In the photograph shared by Untamed.SriLanka on eLanka’s Facebook page on 14 October 2026, a rainbow trout cuts through the dark, glass-like surface of a highland stream. Dense cloud forest gathers overhead, its branches and foliage reflected in the water. The image captures a brief surge of life in the quiet of Horton Plains. The accompanying post describes the moment as occurring during mating season. In fish, this is the period when adults reproduce, often displaying more movement as they seek spawning sites and partners. The photograph holds that moment still, while also prompting a longer reflection: this fish is not native to Sri ...