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Figs. 228 and 229. Panchax lineatus 

 Upper, male; lower, female (Life size) 



Larger members of the Panchax family. While not attacking other aquarium 

 fishes for the pleasure of fighting, they are not to be trusted with smaller specimens, 

 which might be swallowed. They are inveterate leapers. Considered to be among the 

 handsomest of domesticated fishes. Breeding habits, page 242 (No. 18). 



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