84 INDIAN FRESH-WATER FISHES. 



GENUS THYNNICHTHYS. 



Char. Lateral line complete. Barbels none. 

 Very similar to Amblypharyngodon, but attains a 

 larger size. 



1. Thynnichthys harengula. 



Hab. Godavery and Kistna rivers. 1 foot. 



It also breeds in tanks. 



Char. Scales 120. Dorsal fin commences above the 

 ventrals, and slightly nearer to the snout than to the 

 base of the caudal fin. 



The next group are the Semiphtina^ of which there 

 are only two Indian species known. 



GENUS SEMIPLOTUS. 



Char. No barbels. Lateral line runs along the 

 middle of the side of the tail. Anal fin short, not 

 extending forwards to below the dorsal. Dorsal fin 

 long, with a strong osseous ray. Mouth large, semi- 

 circular, inferior. 



1. Semiplotus M'Clellandi. 



Hab. Assam. Up to 2\ lb. weight, 12 to 20 inches 

 long. 



" It is usually found near rapids ; the larger ones in 

 deeper waters, where they are seen, particularly of an 

 evening, rising to the surface, but they refuse all 

 sorts of flies and baits, although if a stone be cast 

 into the water, all these fishes in the vicinity assemble 

 round the spot. The dhoms (fishermen) take them by 



