372 INDIAN CYPRINIDZ. Peonomine. 
II].—GonoruyYNcHus Macrosomus, J. M. 
t: AS. 798 
Cyprinus latius,* Buch. 
This species appears to be very widely distributed, having been found 
by Buchanan in the Tista river, at the foot of the Sekim mountains on the 
northern frontier of Bengal, and by Mr. Griffith in the cataracts of the Brama- 
putra, in the eastern extremity of Assam. A small collection of fishes made 
by Captain Hannay in the rapids of various rivers in Assam, also contained 
many examples of this species. The length of the head is equal to the 
altitude of the body, and to one-sixth part of the entire length. The eyes 
are placed somewhat behind the middle of the head, and two short cirri are 
placed at either side of the snout, which is long, round, and muscular ; the an- 
terior lip is fimbriated on the edge, the posterior lip smooth, the mouth small, 
and transverse. Thirty-nine scales are placed along the lateral line, and ten in 
an oblique row from the base of the ventrals to the dorsum. The fin rays 
are long, and in number as follows, 
D.11: P14: V.8: A.7: C.19. 
The two first rays of the anal are closely united. The general colour is 
dusky greenish blue, diminishing in intensity on the sides, belly, and fins. 
The three species above described are the largest of the group, usually attain- 
ing six or eight inches in length. 
* By giving a Latin termination to Latz, the native name of this species, Buchanan has rendered 
it the most inappropriate that could be invented. So far from it being broad, it is the longest 
proportioned form among the Pwonomine, and is in fact a true representative of the anguilli- 
form fishes. 
