BLEAK. G UDGEON. 3 1 



SECT. XIII. THE BLEAK. 

 Cyprinus Alburnus. 



THIS is a small, but handsome fish, of the carp species, 

 though seldom attaining to the length of six inches. 

 In form it much resembles a sprat. The eyes are large, 

 and the inside of the mouth resembles that of the carp. 

 The back is of a bright green colour, and the sides of a 

 brilliant silvery hue, the body being covered with thin 

 scales, which easily come off. They spawn about the 

 middle of March, but very soon recover their strength. 



The bleak is found in most of our rivers, and its 

 flesh is pleasant and nutritious. 



SECT. XIV. THE GUDGEON. 

 Cyprinus Gobio. 



THIS beautiful little fish, which is found weighing 

 from three ounces to six ounces, abounds in most of 

 our rivers, and is a favourite article of food, its flesh 

 being agreeable, nutritious, and wholesome. In form, 

 the gudgeon is long, and rounder than most other fish, 

 its length sometimes reaching to eight or nine inches. 

 The body is smooth, and is covered with very small 



