The fish of the ornith Chitala ornata, more commonly known as the Indian eye-knife, belongs to the family of Notopterovs and lives not in Southeast Asia, including India, Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Kalimantan and Sumatra. This species is distinguished by a flat and elongated body, through the middle line of which passes a series of pale white or golden-black circles. Fine fish scales have a silvery coloration, the back is slightly hunched, the fused anal and caudal fins form one long organ of movement, which allows it to carry undulating movements and effectively move back and forth. Small pectoral fins provide an opportunity for turns and maneuvering.
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