BARBUS (CHEILOBARBUS) MAREQTJENSIS. 



lunar, and constituting the apex of scale, in front of the membraneous edging 

 of this side, the outer surface for a short space forewards is rough from the 

 presence of a number of fine closely-set striae. Dorsal fin four-sided, the base 

 being reckoned one side, the superio-anterior angle prolonged and rounded ; 

 the anal fin large, prolonged, and situated considerably nearer to the caudal 

 than to the pectoral fins ; caudal fin deeply forked. 



Inhabits the rivers of the interior of Southern Africa, and is found in deep pools, particu- 

 larly where the water is in a measure stagnant, and the basin or bed in which it is contained 

 soft and muddy. In such places the fish is taken with a hook baited with flesh. It is consi- 

 dered by persons fond of oily fish as good food. 



