358 INDIAN CYPRINID^. Pceonomince. 



are fourteen between the ventrals and dorsum on either side, and thirty-seven 

 disposed along the lateral line. The fin rays are, 



D.ll : P.14 : V 9 : A.7 : C/^. 

 The colour above is bluish grey, diminishing in intensity on the sides ; the 

 scales are long, and soft, presenting on the upper parts of the body pentagonal 

 exposed faces. 



The length of the intestinal canal is equal to eleven lengths of the body, 

 including the head and caudal fin, and the whole canal is a simple continua- 

 tion of the stomach, which differs from the rest of the tube merely in being 

 wider at the anterior extremity. The liver consists of small detached glands 

 dispersed throughout the folds of the intestines, as already described. The 

 only specimens I have seen of this interesting species were found by Mr. 

 GrifiSth at Suddyah, in Upper Assam. It seems to be confined to the higher 

 parts of the valley where the large rivers fall in rapid currents from the skirts of 

 the mountains, and the water is clear, and the bottom rocky. In such situa- 

 tions I learn from Mr. Grifiith that it associates with Gonorhynchs, Gohio 

 anisurus, and Cyprinus semiplotus. 



VII.— GOBIO LIMINOPHILUS, J. M. 



t. 55, f. 3, and t. 58. f. 2. jS. 



This is one of the commonest species in all parts of Bengal, particularly 

 delighting in swamps and ponds, but also common in large rivers where the 

 water is fresh and the currents slow. After my figure had been lithographed, 

 I found a better one in Buchanan's collection named Cyprinus hangon, which I 

 suppose to represent a larger individual of the same species, but this has yet 

 to be ascertained, since we find that figures without dissections shewing the 

 structure of parts, are not to be relied upon in this group. 



The general proportions, particularly in regard to depth vary a little. The 

 head is equal to about one-fourth part of the length of the body, exclusive of 



