the northern parts of the three provinces of Shansi, Shensi, and Kansu. It 

 is found in most streams, whether in the high rocky mountains or in the loess 

 hills. This loach was secured in large numbers at Yii-lin Fu. Specimens were 

 also captured in Kansu, and at other places, but these unfortunately were 

 spoiled. 



It is highly probable that this species can survive the drying up of the 

 streams in which it lives, as I have found it in places where such conditions 

 must frequently prevail. 



Specimens of a minnow {Phroxinus Sp.) were caught at Yii-lin Fu and again 

 in the mountain streams south of Hsi-an Fu ; but I have been unable to 

 identify the species. 



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