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five more, decreasing in size, along its superior half. The horizontal 
limb of the preoperculum with a double denticulated margin. 
Hab. Rivers and tanks of Orissa. 
5. AMBASSIS PHULA, H. Buchanan. 
Goa chuppi (Ooriah). 
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Lower jaw much the longest. Three denticulations along the an- 
terior edge of the orbit. Vertical limb of preeoperculum with two 
or three small denticulations at its angle in the young, which be- 
come blunted by age; its horizontal limb with a double denticulated 
margin, which also becomes blunter in the adult. Other opercles 
entire. A large canine tooth on either side of symphysis of lower jaw. 
Scales very minute. 
Lateral line at first curves upwards, and becomes horizontal under 
the second dorsal fin. 
Hab. Tanks in Orissa. 
6. AMBASSIS DUSSUMIERI, Cuy. & Val. 
Chandee (Ooriah). 
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Lateral line interrupted. 
Hab. Mostly in rivers even within the influence of the tides, but 
is also found in tanks. 
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7. AmBAssis NAMA, H. Buch. 
Cartcana (Ooriah). 
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Lower jaw much the longest. One denticulation at centre of the 
anterior margin of the orbit, and another at its posterior superior 
angle. Prezeorbital with three strong denticulations along its margin. 
Vertical limb of preeoperculum entire, but two or three denticulations 
at its angle becoming blunter with age; its horizontal limb has its 
double edge scarcely denticulated. Canine teeth in lower jaw. 
Lateral line entirely absent. 
Hab, Tanks. 
8. Amsassis LALA, H. Buch. 
Laal chandee (Ooriah). 
B.vii D.7|G. Pell. Viz. Avg C. 17. 
Length of head a little above 4, of pectoral 4, of caudal 2 of the 
total length. Height of head 4, of body 3 of the total length. 
Eyes. Diameter 2 of length of head, = of a diameter from end of 
snout, 1 diameter apart. 
