SCOMBRESOCTDiE. 153 



FAMILY SCOMBRESOCID^. (Giinth.Cat.vol.vi ) 



This is essentially a marine family, spread over all 

 the temperate and tropical regions. The species, how- 

 ever, noted below are fonnd in the Indian fresh waters, 

 and the first is tolerably abundant. This family 

 includes the genus Exocoetus or flying fish. 



Char. Eayed dorsal fin opposite the anal. No 

 adipose fin. Body covered with scales. 



GENUS BELONE. 



Chae. Both jaws prolonged into a long slender 

 beak, provided with pointed teeth. Body elongate, 

 slender, covered with small scales. 



1. Belone cancila. (Kangkila.) 



This is very similar to the Gar fish, which is com- 

 mon off the British coasts, and is often taken in 

 mackerel nets. Both species are well flavoured. 



It is a voracious fish, and may be easily caught 

 with a bait or with a fly ; it usually swims near the 

 surface. 



Hab. Ponds and rivers. 1 foot. 



Char. Dorsal rays 16 or 17. Anal 17 or 18. 



