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boiu^li at Williaiustown, ami as the yoiuit;- brood are allowed to grow aud propagate their species, 

 auglers may iu a short time look forward to good takes of this favorite tish, aud " sclmapjier au 

 aratin"' for the matutinal meal. 



THE BOAR FISH. 



(Histiopterus recurviro.sfris.) 



The .'■liape of this fish is most peculiar, 

 tlie head being extended in a long mnzzle, 

 the nostrils 1)eing situated at the base. 



The upper parts are of a greyish hue, aud 

 the lower ones of a dirty white, broad bands 

 of a dark hue crossing the sides from dorsal 

 to caudal tins. Those sjiecimeus which have 

 lieen exhibited iu the tanks have excited a 

 great ileal of curiosity through their re- 

 markable shape and structure, and it is to 

 be regretted that their rarity prevents their 

 more frequent exhibition. 



JOHN DOREY. 



(Zeus Faber.) 



This fish is rather uncommon and not often fouud iu the tanks 

 which was caught by St. Peter iu the sea of Galilee, and out of win 



if is supposed to be that fish 

 L' mouth he took the tribute 



for the Saviour and himself This tradition supposes tliat the marks each side of the fish are those 

 of St. Peter's finger and thumb. 



