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The Pollan is found in Ireland, chiefly in Loughs 

 Earne, Neagh, and Derg. They are chiefly caught in 

 nets, packed, and sent off to Liverpool and Manchester, 

 where they are considered great delicacies. The colour is 

 bluish-black, with silvery sides and dark fins. 



Fin-rays: dorsal, 13-14; pectoral, 1516; ventral, 1 1 12; 

 anal, 1214; caudal, 23. 



Some authors have considered that these two latter are 

 only varieties of C. clupeoides. 



