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,'? Trout V. Smolt. , loq 



below the medial line, with the exception of a few 

 immediately behind the gill-covers. 



In Smolt, the gill-covers are spotted without regard to 

 the medial line on the body. 



In Trout, the adipose fin is marked at the tip with 

 a spot ranging from orange to pink. 



In Smolt, the adipose fin is of slate colour and 

 unspotted. 



In Trout, the dorsal fin is spotted or blotched. 



In Smolt, the dorsal fin is plain colour. 



In Trout, the lowest ray of the anal fin is marked 

 with a ivliite line. 



In Smolt, there is no white line. 



In Trout, the pectoral and ventral fins are of orange 

 colour, and brightest at the tips. 



In Smolt, the pectoral and ventral fins are yellowish in 

 colour. 



In Trout, the outline of the gill-cover is angular and 

 irregular. 



In Smolt, the outline of the gill-cover is oval and 

 regular. 



In Trout, the scales are firmly attached. 



In Smolt, the scales are easily detached, and will 

 come off in handling'. 



