Fig. 295. Dormitator macidatus (Aquarium size) 



In the West Indies, southeastern United States and northern South America whe r c 

 this fish is found rather freely, it attains a size of ten inches. It is rather sluggish, 

 spending much time on the bottom of the aquarium. A blue spot above the gill edge. 

 white dots in fins and the line of dark vertical dots down the side are pleasing charac- 

 teristics. It belongs to the Gobi family and little is known of the breeding habits. 



Fig. 296. Euchoristopus barbarus (Incorrectly listed in dealers* catalogs as 

 Periophthalmus koelreuteri (Popular names. "Mud Springer'' and "Stone Skipper") 



Two-thirds life size) 



This is one of the most remarkable of fishes and seems to form a connecting link 

 between aquatic and amphibious animals. As the tide recedes, these little fellows make 

 no effort to follow it, but instead come out on the mud flats, stones, and even climb small 

 bushes in search of insect prey, which they are adepts at catching "on the wing''. The 

 pectoral fins, nearly developed into legs, are used in vigorous leaping. See page 240 

 (No. 10). 



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