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FAMILY SCOMBRESOCIDiE. (Gunth.Cat.vol.yi.) 
This is essentially a marine family, spread over all 
the temperate and tropical regions. The species, how- 
ever, noted below are found in the Indian fresh waters, 
and the first is tolerably abundant. This family 
includes the genus Exocoetus or flying fish. 
Char. Rayed dorsal fin opposite the anal. No 
adipose fin. Body covered with scales. 
GENUS BELONE. 
Char. Both jaws prolonged into a long slender 
beak, provided with pointed teeth. Body elongate, 
slender, covered with small scales. 
1. Belone cancila. (Kangkila.) 
This is very similar to the Gar fish, which is com- 
mon off the British coasts, and is often taken in 
mackerel nets. Both species are well flavoured. 
It is a voracious fish, and may he easily caught 
with a bait or with a fly ; it usually swims near the 
surface. 
Hab. Ponds and rivers. 1 foot. 
Char. Dorsal rays 16 or 17. Anal 17 or 18. 
