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&nd inhabit deep water, whilst other varieties are 

 caught not far from shore. The Sea Perch is highly 

 recommended to convalescents as being easy of 

 digestion. 



The Red and Yellow- striped Mullets or TrigUe, 

 the former of which loves the rock, whilst the 

 latter prefers the inud, are well known fish. Six 

 species of the mullet are mentioned by Dr. Gulia. 

 Of the Triglidiae eleven species swim in our seas, 

 including the beautiful Flying Gurnard, called by 

 the Maltese Falcun or Bies. 



The Sow*fish and Sea Scorpion are nutritious, 

 but another variety of the same tribe which inhabits 

 deep waters is but lightly esteemed. 



The family of the Sparideue, can boast of 17 

 species, amongst which we may especially note the 

 Vopa or Boops. The fishermen love the fish of 

 this family well. 



The migratory Scombriedae or Mackarel which 

 are plentiful at all seasons muster in great force, 

 and are of immense value to the dwellers on the 

 shores of the Mediterranean. The Pilot Fish is 

 foolish, and tenacious of life, but no delicacy. The 

 four varieties of the Tunny are with one exception 

 deservedly and highly prized, and the Sword Fish, 

 albeit of no great size is not to be despised. The 

 Lampuca is an autumn visitant most welcome to 

 the fishermen, but the oily Turkish species is rare, 

 as it prefers Sicilian waters. The Bonito is a great 



