No. 6 (1922) 



FISH SUPPLY OF MADRAS 



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proficient the actual weighment was given up. In the case of 

 smaller fish the number of baskets was counted and the baskets 

 used reduced in terms of standard baskets of known weight. 



As in the case of Tuticorin statistics these figures lay no claim 

 to strict accuracy. But there is no doubt that they can be relied on 

 for purposes of generalization regarding the maximal and minimal 

 seasons, the variations in the catches, the relative abundance of 

 fishes, etc. The total weights and values of the various kinds of 

 fishes consumed in Madras during one year from the 16th July 1921 

 to the 15th July 1922 are as follows : — 



Names. 



Prawns ... 



Crabs 



Silverbellies (Gerridae) 



Ribbon fish 



Horsemackerel ... 



(Lactarius) 



Jew fishes (Sciaenidae) 



Anchovies 



Sardines 



Indian herrings ... 



Grey mullets 



Sharks ... 



Garfish ... 



Sea-perches 



Cat-fish 



Mackerel 



Red mullet 



Pomfret ... 



Seer 



Shrimps ... 



Dorab ... 



Indian Whiting (^illago) 



Cock-up (Lates) 



Indian salmon (Polynemidae) ... 



Carps 



Gobies ... 



Queen fish (Chorinemus) 



Rays 



