1 8 CARP. 



of its extraordinary fecundity. The German Karpfen, the English Carp, are probably mere 



modifications of the Greek Kmrpivo'^. 



The fin rays are 



Dorsal 22. 

 Pectoral 17. 

 Ventral 9. 

 Anal 8. 



The scales are large ; general colour golden olive brown ; head and top of the back 

 darker; irides golden; belly yellowish white; tail forked; fins for the most part dark brown. 



