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Show 298 MR. F. DAY ON THE FISHES OF ORISSA. [May 13, five more, decreasing in size, along its superior half. The limb of the praeoperculum with a double denticulated margin. Hab. Rivers and tanks of Orissa. 5. AMBASSIS PHULA, H. Buchanan. Goa chuppi (Ooriah). B.vi. D. 7\~. P. 11. V.J. A. £. C.19. Lower jaw much the longest. Three denticulations along the anterior edge of the orbit. Vertical limb of praeoperculum with two or three small denticulations at its angle in the young, which become blunted by age; its horizontal limb with a double denticulated margin, which also becomes blunter in the adult. Other opercles entire. A large canine tooth on either side of symphysis of lower jaw. Scales very minute. Lateral line at first curves upwards, aud becomes horizontal under the second dorsal fin. Hab. Tanks in Orissa. 6. AMBASSIS DUSSUMIERI, CUV. & Val. Chandee (Ooriah). B.vi. D. 714- P.15. V.|. A.^-0. C. 17. L. 1. 27. L. tr. \. Lateral line interrupted. Hab. Mostly in rivers even within the influence of the tides, but is also found in tanks. 7. AMBASSIS NAMA, H. Buch. Cartcana (Ooriah). B.vi. D. 7\~. P. 11. V.g- A. J. C. 17. Lower jaw much the longest. One denticulation at centre of the anterior margin of the orbit, and another at its posterior superior angle. Praeorbital with three strong denticulations along its margin. A'ertical limb of praeoperculum entire, but two or three denticulations at its angle becoming blunter with age; its horizontal limb has its double edge scarcely denticulated. Canine teeth in lower jaw. Lateral line entirely absent. Hab. Tanks. 8. AMBASSIS LALA, II. Buch. Laal chandee (Ooriah). B.vi. D. 7 |n. P. 11. \.\. A.£. C. 17. Length of head a little above I, oi pectoral 4, of caudal f of the total length. Height of head i, of body \ of the total length. Eyes. Diameter § of length of head, § of a diameter from end of snout, 1 diameter apart. |
