BLUE-FISH. 



Temnodon Saltator. 



ALSO known as " Horse-Mackerel " and 

 " Green-fish." Their arrival in numbers 

 off the shores of Long Island was first re- 

 marked in 1817. Before that time they 

 were rarities. The present distribution 

 extends from Massachusetts to Florida and 

 into more southerly countries. 



Immense schools move off the shores of 

 Long Island and New Jersey from June 

 to September. Usual weight from two to 

 six pounds ; some of twenty and twenty- 

 five pounds are taken. 



Their visits are somewhat erratic and 

 their numbers greatly varying. 



When freshly drawn and promptly 

 served for the table few fish are as highly 

 flavored ; but if laid by several hours their 

 quality is greatly impaired. 



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