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4. Mugil corsula. 



Hab. Bengal and N. "W. Provinces. 1 foot. 



Char. Scales 49 to 52. Depth contained G times in 

 the total. Head rising higher than the back. Eyes 

 protuberant. Sides with rows of dark dots. 



This is one of the most delicious of Indian fish. 

 They are to be met with in jheels and deep streams, 

 and are seen swimming in shoals, their eyes only show- 

 ing above water ; they are difficult to catch, as they dart 

 along the surface when disturbed, and leap over any 

 net or other obstruction, and they will not take any 

 kind of bait. The best way to secure them is to shoot 

 them with small shot, waiting for them patiently and 

 quietly on the high bank, and firing into the middle 

 of the shoal. It is necessary to have a boat in readi- 

 ness if the water is deep, as they are apt to sink 

 immediately they are killed. It will be found that a 

 little trouble and patience is well repaid when dinner 

 time arrives. They should be cooked as soon as 

 possible after they leave the water. 



5. Mugil cascasia. 



Hab. Upper India. 3 or 4 inches. 

 Yellow marks on the base of the caudal and pectoral 

 fins, also on the chin and eye. Scales 32. 



