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r STRIATED OPHICEPHALUS, 



Ophicephalus Striatus. 0. nigricans, abdomine pinnisque albido 



fuscoque striatis. 

 Dusky Ophicephalus, with the abdomen and fins striated with 



dusky and whitish variegations. 

 Ophicephalus striatus. Block, t. 35Q. 



Length about twelve inches : shape rather longer 

 than that of the preceding species : abdomen 

 whitish, varied with obliquely transverse dusky 

 blotches or streaks : dorsal and anal fin of similar 

 proportions to those of the former species, and of a 

 pale colour, marked by numerous obliquely trans- 

 verse narrow dusky stripes : tail, pectoral and vent- 

 ral fins rounded : scales rather large : teeth rather 

 small, sharp, and of equal size. Native of India, 

 inhabiting lakes, where it often grows to a much 

 larger size than first mentioned: it is in equal 

 esteem as a food with the former species, and even 

 recommended as a proper diet for convalescents : 

 native name JVrahL 



