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Queensferry (Cornwall), near Conway (Nortli Wales), 

 and in Norfolk. I understand that siDecimens of opali 

 have been obtained on the east coast, viz., Yarmouth, 

 Hunstanton, and Eccles. It lives in very deep water, 

 and is seldom seen. I am exceedingly anxious to get a 

 specimen of this rare and beautiful fish for my museum. 



Acanthopteri. 



THE PERCH. 

 [Perca fiuviatilis.) 



Percidce. 



Local names : The Perch, Crutchet, FrasUng, Hurling, Stitchling. 

 German: Der Flussbarch, Frauling, Barsch. French: La 

 Perche. Italian : Pesce persico. 



Our friend the Perch is one of the most beautiful fish 

 which it lias pleased Providence to place in our waters. 



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PERCH {Perca fluviatilis) . 



Not only does he afford to the angler excellent sport, 

 but to the professed cook his arrival in time for the 

 menu is most welcome, as witness " water souche," as 

 served at Ministerial dinners. City banquets, or private 

 parties at Eichmond, Greenwich, &c. 



No lady's dress was ever made so beautiful as that of 

 the perch's when he is in full season. His cuirass of 

 scales is formed of a lovely bronze, with transverse bars 



