178 INDIAN FRESH-WATER FISHES. 



large irregular dark marks along the side below the 

 lateral line. 



Char. Scales 59 to 64. Dorsal rays 48 to 55. 

 Anal 31 to 36. Depth of body contained 7 times in 

 total length. 4 rows of scales between the back and 

 the anterior portion of the lateral line, which is 

 distinct. 



7. Ophiocephalus pseudomarulius. 



Very similar to the last, but not so long in propor- 

 tion to the depth ; apparently without spots on the 

 side, but having the ocellus on the tail fin. 



Char. Scales 64. Dorsal rays 47. Anal 33. 6 

 rows of scales between the back and the anterior por- 

 tion of the lateral line, which is distinct. 



8. Ophiocephalus diplogramme. 



Hab. Western coast. 1| feet. 



" Two horizontal black lateral bands." 



Char. Scales 112. Dorsal rays 43. Anal 27. 



