LAFAYETTE-FISH. 



Leiostomus Obliquus. 



SOMETIMES called " Sea-Chub." 



First appeared in numbers in 1824, dur- 

 ing the last visit of General Lafayette to 

 this country ; hence their popular name. 

 They continue to visit us, being rare in 

 some years and in others quite plenty. 



Although small, these fish are highly 

 prized for flavor. 



Taken from June to August in bays, 

 shoal waters, and river-mouths by the 

 sea. 



Habitat, New York to Georgia. 



