Fig. 2ol. Cichlasoma biocettatum or "Jack Dempsey" 

 A fish which varies greatly in color, according to temperature, excitement or state of 

 health. At times the brilliant blue-green metallic spots disappear, the background color 

 lightens and dark bars appear much the same as the normal markings of the Chanchito. 

 When the fish is upwards of five years old the brilliant coloring becomes more permanent. 

 This plate is made in slightly reduced size from a three-year-old specimen. Breeding 

 habits, page 238 (No. 6). 



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Fig. 262. Geophagus braziliensis 

 Not so well known as the foregoing, but somewhat different in coloring and at 

 least as beautiful. Comments as to color changes and habits are the same. Breeding 

 habits, page 238 (No. 6). 



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