480 Fishes. 



The smallest fish are preferred, not only from their 

 being the most beautiful, but because a greater number 

 of them can be kept in a small circumference. These 

 are of a fine orange red colour, appearing as if sprinkled 

 over with gold-dust. Some, however, are white, like 

 silver ; and others white, spotted with red. 



When Gold-fish are kept in ponds, they are often 

 taught to rise to the surface of the water at the sound of 

 a bell, to be fed. 



THE GUDGEON, (Cypinus gobio,) 



A WELL-KNOWN fresh- water fish, generally found in 

 gentle streams, on gravelly scours. The average length 

 of this fish is from six to eight inches, and its weight 

 is from two to three ounces. The back is brown, the 

 abdomen white, and the sides tinged with red ; the tail 

 is forked. It is beautified with black spots both on the 

 body and tail. Gudgeons spawn early in summer, and 

 feed upon worms and aquatic insects. Their flesh is 

 white, of excellent flavour, and easy of digestion. In the 

 months of September and October these fish are taken 

 in the rivers of some parts of the Continent in great 

 abundance ; and the markets are well supplied with 

 them. They are not uncommon in the river Thames, 

 where persons are frequently to be seen fishing for them 

 from punts. As these fish bite with great eagerness, 

 large numbers are often taken in this manner. They 

 are also caught in nets, as well as with hooks and lines. 



