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CYCLOPTERID.E. 



small patch of rounded teeth on the root of the tongue, with 

 others at the pharynx : the irides a fine red ; the colour of 

 the sides of the head and body, and all the upper parts, 

 varying shades of dark blue, lighter blue, and purple ; the 

 lips, under surface of the head and body, fine rich orange; 

 all the fins tinged with the same colour. After the season 

 of spawning is over, much of the brilliant colouring is lost for 

 a time. 



