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INDIAN FRESH-WATER FISHES. 
2. Notopterus kapirat. 
II ab. Throughout India. Attaining 2 feet. 
Char. Dorsal rays 7 to 9. Anal 100 to 110. 
Scales 225. 
Upper profile of the head scarcely concave. 
Colour leaden, or silvery, without marks. 
These fish are to be taken with bait, and are eaten 
by the natives. They are full of bones, however, and 
very indifferent as to flavour. 
