24 THE EDIBLE FISHES OF NEW SOUTH WALES. 



THE GIANT HERRINGS. 



" Ox-eye," or Big-eyed Herring {Megalops cyprinoides). 



Pt.ate I. 



The Australian " Tarpon." More abundant in the vicinity 

 of the two great northern rivers, the Clarence and the Rich- 

 mond. A good food-iish, attaining a length of at least 5 feet. 



Giant Herring {Slops saurus). 



A fine food-fish., attaining a length of about 4 feet. 

 Distribution very similar to preceding. Well and favorably 

 known in America as a game-fish. 



THE DORAB. 



Dorab {Chirocentrus dorab). 



A gigantic herring, which reaches a length of fully 12 feet. 

 Rare in the waters of New South Wales. 



THE TRUE HERRINGS. 



Salmon Herring {Chanos chanos). 



Plate IL 



Also known as " Milk-Fish." A large species, exceeding 

 a length of 4 feet. Not common in New South Wales. 



Hairbaek, or Gizzard Shad {Dorosoma nasus). 



Pi-ate III. 



Like the four preceding, this herring is a northern species ; 

 at times occurring in shoals. Attains a length of about 15 

 inches. Very closely allied to the following: 



Bony Bream or Pibrie {Dorosoma erebi). 



An inhabitant of the inland waters of the Murray River 

 system. Very largely used as bait in the capture of Murray 

 Cod. Reaches a length of about 13 inches. 



