CHAPTEK VI. 
In tliis chapter I propose to collect a few facts of a 
miscellaneous character, from various sources, regard- 
ing Indian fishes, their habits, breeding, etc. There 
is not much reliable information to be had on these 
points, as observation is from the nature of the case 
difficult, and those who take a sufficient interest in the 
subject: to devote their time to careful and patient 
investigation are few and far between. 
First as regards their habits ; in the cold months 
the generality of Indian fishes seem to lead a dormant 
and inactive existence, at least this is the case in 
Upper India. The rivers at this time are low, and 
the fish seem to resort to the deeper pools, where they 
lie quiescent at the bottom, neither seeming to care to 
move about, nor to feed ; indeed those species that are 
naturally obliged to come to the surface to breathe at 
other times of the year, seem at this period able to 
exist without even a supply of fresh air. 
