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INDIAN FRESH-WATER FISHES. 
6. Maerones carcio. 
Hab. India generally. Attains 3 inches. 
Char. Anal rays 12 to 14. Maxillary barbels reach 
the caudal fin ; the remaining barbels are shorter than 
the head. Dorsal spine serrated on both sides. Adipose 
fin short. Four dark bands along the side, and a 
black mark above the pectoral fin. 
7. Maerones batasio. 
IIab. Kiver Teesta, 1ST. Bengal. 3 inches. 
Char. Anal rays 16. Barbels all shorter than the 
head. Dorsal spine smooth. Semitransparent with two 
longitudinal stripes, and a blackish spot on the 
shoulder. 
8. Maerones tengana. 
Hab. Assam and the Punjab. 3 inches. 
Char. Anal rays 14. Barbels all shorter than the 
head. Dorsal spine smooth. Adipose fin short. A 
dark spot above the pectoral fin, and one on the top 
of the head. Edge of caudal fin dark, and several 
dark spots on the dorsal fin. 
9. Maerones keletius. 
Hab. Punjab and Bengal. Hot attaining a large 
size. 
Char. Anal rays 9 or 10. Maxillary barbels reach 
to the base of the anal fin. Dorsal spine slender and 
smooth. 
Colour greyish, with two light bands along the side. 
