258 PALE RED-STREAKED SALMON-CAKP. 



AmoDg drawings of three species, we do not pos- 

 sess one agreeing Avith those figured in the BraziHan 

 Fishes. The first may be designated 



PALE RED-STREAKED SALMON-CARP. 



Prochilodus i-vbro-tceniatus. 



PLATE XXVIII. 



Arawaak, Warrau, and Waccawai, Yacotta; L. Geral, 

 Curimattu. Scliomb. Drawings, No. L 



The colour of the drawing above is of a pale brown, 

 and the Vvhole body is marked with bands of pale 

 rose-colour. The Paca lineatus of D'Orbigny re- 

 sembles this fish in form, and is striped somewhat 

 similarly, but different in colour. 



" This fish is found as well in the Rios Branco 

 and Negro as in the Essequibo and its tributaries ; 

 the specimen from which the drawing was made 

 was taken at Post Ampa; it weighs about two 

 poimds, and is taken only by the arrow or with 

 nets. They do not take bait; they are much 

 esteemed for the table ; the flesh is white and well- 

 flavoured, but they do not keep long after being 

 killed. The scaling is large and very slightly 

 fringed, striated, elliptical, and adhesive; it is de- 

 void of spinous processes ; lateral line straight, and 



