ON THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA. 



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all of these bands growing obscure and disappearing with age ; ven- 

 trals black." Weight to 4 pounds; average, 2^ pounds. 



These fish are of same family as the Angel-fish, but are sombre 

 hued and very plain. Caught from Norris Cut to Key West, occa- 

 sionally one farther north. Caught : Same as Angel-fish. Edible, C. 



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Illustration. Page. 



137. "POMACANTHUS ARCUATUS." 623 1679 

 Angel-fish ; 

 Black Angel-fish ; 

 Chirivita ; 

 portugais. 



