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THE FHKSH -WATER FISHES OF EUROPE. 



longest rays are longer than those of the dorsal. 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 number, 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 fins are all flecked with small 

 spots, which are less developed 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 Languedoc and Provence ; from the Pyrenees and 

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

 named Barlus gniraonis, are referred by Giinther to this species. 



Barbus petenyi (HECKEL). 



D. 3/8, A. 3/5. Scales: lat. 5560, transverse 1112/89. 



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

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



Fig. oO. UA1UIUS PETENYI (HECKEL), 



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 B. vulgaris by its blunt snout, head 

 broader behind, less fieshy lips, absence of the serrated ray, and by the 



