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larly-shaped spots, which yet shew a tendency to regular 

 distribution. Towards the tail the yellow spots more resemble 

 irregular rings, with larger spaces between them; the whole 

 interspersed with innumerable spots of whitish and deep yellow, 

 golden, brown, and purple, forming a very beautiful arrangement. 

 Under the throat and to the opening of the gills a few lines 

 are marked on the skin, as if to facilitate motion, although 

 the skin is exceedingly smooth and soft; it is strong also, and 

 the colours were remarkable slow to fade. This example shewed 

 great strength after it was taken on board the boat. 



