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Labyrinthici. 



The members of this family are freshwater and estuary fishes of Asia and 

 South Africa. The family presents some remarkable Asiatic members, in- 

 cluding the famous little " Fighting fish " of Siam (Betta pugnax), the most 

 beautiful little paradise fish ( Polyacanthus opercularis) of China, and the 

 climbing " perch " (Anabus scandens). This last named fish probably occurs 

 in Tirhoot, but hitherto I have not obtained it. The Gourami (Osphromenus 

 olfa.r), so much esteemed on account of its delicate flavour and naturalised 

 in many parts of India, is also placed in this family. 



1215. Trichog aster lalius. 



I obtained one specimen of this beautiful little fish with Mr. Rawlhvs 

 consignment. It is quite common in Tirhoot, and I had at one time several 

 living examples. 



Tetrodon sp f 



I used to obtain many examples of a species of small " balloon fish, " 

 which are common in the rivers of Tirhoot but never satisfactorily deter- 

 mined the species. It is known to native fishermen as Pokchar. 



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