24 THE EDIBLE FISHES OF.NEW SOUTH WALES. 
THE GIANT HERRINGS. 
‘* Ox-eye,”. or Big-eyed Herring (Megalops cyprinoides). 
Phare I. 
The Australian “ Tarpon.’ More abundant in the vicinity 
of the two great northern rivers, the Clarence and the Rich- 
mond. A good food-fish, attaining a length of at least 5 feet. 
Giant Herring (Hops 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). 
Prate Il. 
Also known as “ Milk-Fish.’’ A large species, exceeding 
a length of 4 feet. Not common in New South Wales. 
Hairback, or Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma nasus). 
Puate 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. 
