THE CARP FAMILY. 



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the posterior surface, as likewise the first ray of anal fin. Tail deeply 

 forked. Colouring, generally, golden olive-brown, head darkest ; belly 

 yellowish white ; fins dark brown. Scales covered with a thick mucus 

 or epidermis. Vertebrae 36. 



Fin-rays : D. 22 : P. 17 : V. 9 : A. 8 : C. 19. 



THE CRUCIAN OR GERMAN CARP. 



(Cyprinus carassius *.) 



This fish is of an entirely different shape from the 

 common Carp, rather resembling the Bream in depth of 

 body and formation of head ; and it also differs materially, 

 though not to such a remarkable degree, from its allied 

 species, the Prussian Carp, as will be seen on a comparison 

 of the engravings. The head of the latter is much rounder 

 and more Chub-like, and its depth of body is considerably 

 * Probably derived from the Swedish name Kantssa. 



