134 Recent Discoveries in 



Plate IV., Fig. ^h.—Tilka Wilsonia. (A.) 



A fish of middling size, grows from 14 to 18 inches ; is 

 finely scaled. Is known to the Gunbower natives as " Pollu- 

 gunder," and to the Loddon tribe as " Birnnett." Lives in the 

 Murray and Billybongs. 



Plate IV., Fig. 16. — Collundera Mulleriana. (0.) 



"Collundera," of the Yarree Yarree. 



This fish does not grow above three inches, and lives prin- 

 cipally in the Billybongs. Is of an olive-green colour, has 

 white eyes, and has large scales for its size. 



Plate IV, Fig. 17. 



"Loetj," of the Yarree Yarree. 



The smallest sized fish, which I have observed in the Austra- 

 lian waters. Lives in the Billybongs, and is only two inches 

 in length and rarely grows larger. 



Plate IV, Fig. 18.— (R) 



Kurrina Macadamia. - '-' 



A bluish-green small fish, with dark green stripes on the head, 

 and spotted with darker dots, particularly visible on the tail and 

 fins. Lives principally on little crawfishes. The " Koerin" or 

 Kurrin," takes its abode in the hollows of the banks of the Billy- 

 bongs, there watching for its prey. 



Plate IV Fig. 19.— (N.) 



Brosmius Bleasdalii. 



A slimy, slippery fish. Lives in the mud. Is of a violet 

 bluish colour on the belly. The whole upper surface is of a dirty 

 olivish-green colour, with numerous irregular dark patches: 

 Principally found in Billybongs, but also found by me in the 

 Yarra Yarra River. The Yarree Yarree natives . name it 

 " Paltk." It grows to about seven inches in length. 



