126 INDIAN FRESH- WATER FISHES. 



2. Chaca bankanensis. 



Hab. Assam. 



Char. Fin rays. 1st dorsal 5 ; 2nd dorsal 22 to 

 24. Cadual 11. 2nd anal 11 ; 1st anal 12. 

 Head and body granular, without tentacles. 



3. Chaca buchanani. 



Hab. River Ganges. 



Char. Fin rays. 1st dorsal 5 ; 2nd dorsal 18. 

 Caudal 11. 2nd anal 8 ; 1st anal 8. 



" Head and body with short tentacles, eye sur- 

 rounded by a ring of small tentacles." 



GENUS SACCOBEANCHUS. 



This genus is restricted to the continent of India 

 and Ceylon 



Char. No adipose fin. Dorsal short (7 rays). 



Barbels 8, all moderately long. Pectoral fin pro- 

 vided with a spine. 



1. Saccobranchus fossilis. 



This fish is considered highly nutritious, and is 

 much in request among the natives, as a diet for in- 

 valids. 



Hab. Throughout India. 18 inches. 



Char. Anal fin rays 68 to 79. Pectoral spine 

 serrated. 



