Acantliopieri. 



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 DORY. 



[Zeus fahcr. ) 



Zeldte. 



German: Sonnenfiscli, SU Petofisch. viweden-.'SUfveroga. Dutch: 

 Zonnevisch. Frencli : La Doree. Italian: Pesce San Ptetro. 



This fish, in Sicil}', is called Gallo — the Cock — from 

 the crest on its back ; and in many towns of the Medi- 

 terranean it goes by the name of St. Peter's fish, because 



DORY [Zeus fahcr). 



of the mark on its sides, supposed to be the print of the 

 Apostle's fingers— an honour shared with it by the had- 

 dock, which bears similar insignia. 



The prevailing colour of the body is an olive brown, 

 with yellow tinge, reflecting in different lights blue, gold, 

 and white. "When the fish is first taken out of the w^ater 

 these varying hues are seen in rapid succession. As a 

 delicious luxury this fish has obtained high repute. The 

 dorys of the London market are chiefly supplied from 

 the Devonshire coast. They are better for being kept 

 two or three days. 



