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THE FRESII-WATEK FISHES OF EUROPE. 



longest rays are loDg-er than those of the dorsah The longest external 

 rays of the caudal fin are shorter than those of the anal. The rays of the 

 ventral fin are somewhat shorter than those of the pectoral. 



The scales, especially along the lateral line, are larger than in the other 

 species in harmony with their diminished nnniber, but they are much smaller 

 on the fore part of the back and belly. 



This species is characterised by having the entire body covered with 

 larger brownish-black spots, in addition to the small spots seen in the other 

 species. The pectoral, dorsal, and caudal lius are all iiecked with snuill 

 spots, which are less develoi)ed on the anal fin. There are six rows of scales 

 between the lateral line and the base of the ventral fin. 



Barbus caninus is recorded from Idria, in Austria; from the Arno, and the 

 northern parts of Italy; from Lauguedoc and Provence ; from the Pj'renees and 

 eastern parts of Spain. Examples from the River Xuear, which Steindachner 

 named Barbus (juiraonh, are referred by Giinther to this species. 



Barbus petenyi (Heckel). 



D. 3/8, A. 3/5. Scales: lat. 55— 6U, transverse 11— 13/8— D. 



This species (Fig. 50) is known in Transylvania and Hungary, where it is 

 termed the Sending. It has an elongated form ; the anal and caudal fins 



both have long rays; the dorsal is destitute of a notched bony ray; and the 

 fore-part of the back and back of the head are broad. 



This Barbel is one of the best known and most widely distributed of the 

 Austrian species. It is distinguished from H. rtilgarh by its blunt snout, head 

 broader behind, less ileshy li])s, absence of the serrated ray, and by the 



