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LONG-BEAKED CHELMON. 



Chelmon longirostris, Cuv. & VAI. 

 PLATE XXX. 



IT is found in the Indian ocean, around the coasts 

 of the Society Islands, and the Isle of France. The 

 form is not particularly elegant, but the colouring 

 is remarkable from the decided marks of black on 

 the sides of the head. It appears to be a rare 

 species ; and we have copied Valenciennes' figure, 

 with the view of directing attention to the better 

 ascertaining of the manners generally, and the 

 mode in which it uses the provision of its beak. 



