138 INDIAN FRESH-WATER FISHES. 



6. Macrones carcio. 



Hab. India generally. Attains 3 inches. 



Char. Anal rays 12 to 14. Maxillary barbels reach 

 the candal tin ; the remaining barbels are shorter than 

 the head. Dorsal spine serrated on both sides. Adipose 

 fin short. Four dark bands along the side, and a 

 black mark above the pectoral fin. 



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7. Macrones batasio. 



Hab. Eiver Teesta, 1ST. Bengal. 3 inches. 



Char. Anal rays 16. Barbels all shorter than the 

 head. Dorsal spine smooth. Semitransparent with two 

 longitudinal stripes, and a blackish spot on the 

 shoulder. 



8. Macrones tengana. 



Hab. Assam and the Punjab. 3 inches. 



Char. Anal rays 14. Barbels all shorter than the 

 head. Dorsal spine smooth. Adipose fin short. A 

 dark spot above the pectoral fin, and one on the top 

 of the head. Edge of caudal fin dark, and several 

 dark spots on the dorsal fin. 



9. Macrones keletius. 



Hab. Punjab and Bengal. Not attaining a large 

 size. 



Char. Anal rays 9 or 10. Maxillary barbels reach 

 to the base of the anal fin. Dorsal spine slender and 

 smooth. 



Colour greyish, with two light bands along the side. 



