70 MALACOP. ABDOM. CARP FAMILY. 



Yarrell, and with the same object, that we may 

 assist in its future identification. The colours re- 

 semble those of the preceding ; the head is not so 

 broad, the back is higher, and the muzzle more con- 

 vex : according to Bloch the anal fin has thirteen 

 rays. This fish is found in the northern parts of 

 Germany, in Russia, Denmark, Norway, and Swe- 

 den, where it sometimes weighs between four and 

 five pounds. It inhabits clear fresh waters ; and its 

 flesh is said to be white, tender, and of good flavour. 

 All the information as yet collected respecting its 

 existence in this country, is supplied by Mr. C 

 Stewart, who, in his Elements, 1817, says, that it 

 was found in the mouth of the Nith by Dr. Walker, 

 late Professor of Natural History in the Edinburgh 

 University. 



{Sp. 107.) L. rutilus. The Roach. Theicater- 

 sheep, for his simplicity/ or foolishness. (Walton). — 

 This species has a strong general resemblance to its 

 congeners, having the body deep and compressed. 

 The colour of the upper parts is dusky green, with 

 blue reflections, becoming lighter on the sides, and 

 passing into silvery white on tlie belly ; the iris is 

 yellow, the cheeks and gill-covers silvery white ; the 

 dorsal and caudal fins, pale brown ; the pectorals 

 orange-red; the ventrals and anal bright red. Its 

 usual weight is from a pound to a pound and a half. 

 I. Walton states that the largest Roach in tlie king- 

 dom are taken in the Thames, where many have 

 been caught which have weighed two and a half 

 pounds. Mr. Jesse mentions that the largest he 



