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Local name: Muribacha (Orissa), Motusi, Golmuhi, ButchuaConservationStatus: Least ConcernIdentifying features: Cleft of mouth extends to front border of orbit.Maxillarybarbels extend beyond base of pectoral fin.Nasal barbels extend to hind borderof orbit.Branchiostegal rays 5.Maximum size: 28 em.General information: Inhabit rivers, streams and canals. Oviparous, eggs areunguarded.Fisheries: A relished fish for its rich oil content with less bones.40. Eutropiichthys vacha (Hamilton-Buchanan)Local name: Nandi-butchua (Orissa), Vacha, Bacha, Bachawa, NeemuchConservation Status: Least ConcernIdentifying features: Mouth wide, cleft of mouth extends to posterior border oforbit.Barbels 4 pairs, nasal, maxillary and 2 pairs of mandibulars.Maxillary barbelsreaching end of pre-opercle or even as long as head.N asal barbels extend toposterior margin of head.Branchiostegal rays 11.General information: Commonly found in rivers, canals and tidal waters. Itattains a length of 40 em.Fisheries: . An excellent food and game fish .28