124 INDIAN FRESH- WATER FISHES. 



1. Clarias magur. 



Hab. India generally. Attaining 18 inches. 



This is an ugly-looking, slimy fish, found in ponds 

 and ditches, and fond of the mud ; it is considered, 

 however, by the natives to be wholesome and nourish- 

 ing as food. 



Char. Dorsal rays 6-4 to 70. Anal rays 50 to 53. 



The caudal fin is separate from the dorsal, and from 

 the anal fin. The maxillary barbels reach nearly to 

 the ends of the pectoral fins. 



The pectoral spine is very finely serrated. 



2. Clarias jagur. 



Hab. Bengal. Grows to a larger size than the 

 last species. 



It is very similar to the last in appearance and 

 habits. 



Char. Dorsal rays 53. Anal rays 50. 



Caudal fin united to the dorsal and the anal. 



No teeth in the palate. 



" Sides slightly variegated with clouds." 



GENUS PLOTOSUS. 



Hab. Countries bordering on the Indian Ocean. 



Char. The dorsal fin is separated into two por- 

 tions, a short anterior portion, with a strong spine, 

 and a long posterior portion, which, like the anal, is 

 confluent with the caudal. Barbels 8. 



