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a casting net, observing great silence, and frequently 
first dropping a stone to assemble the fish in the spot 
on which it is intended to cast the net.” — Griffith. 
“ This species winch is considered the most delicious 
in Assam, is found onty in the upper parts of the 
province, where the currents become clear and some- 
what rapid. It is common at Suddyah, and is said 
to bo found from thence to the foot of the moun- 
tains.” 
“ Head covered with a thick skin.” — M L Clelland. 
Char. Scales 30 to 32. Dorsal fin with a strong, 
smooth ray, and about 25 branched rays. Anal 
rays 9. 
2. Semiplotus brevidorsalis. 
Hae. Rivers of the Neilgherry Hills. 
Char. Scales 40. Dorsal rays 14. Anal 7. 
The following group, Danionina , contains a variety 
of bright coloured little fishes, none of which attain a 
large size. 
Char. Anal fin with 8, or more than 8, branched 
rays. The lateral line runs along the lower half of 
the tail. Abdomen rounded (not compressed into a 
sharp ridge). 
