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white, the fins red, and vice versa; others pearly, dotted with irregu- 

 larly shaped pink spots, the eyes being blue; again, the entire fish 

 will be white, the only touch of color being the deep red of the large 

 eyes. In fact, it is impossible within the limits of this sketch to 

 enumerate the endless variety of the markings to be seen, and one 

 can only get an adequate idea by examining a large number. 



THE FRINGE-TAIL. 



Strange as it may seem, this beautiful species of fish was nearly lost 

 to this country through the caprice of private individuals who 

 happened, or rather were lucky enough, to possess perfect specimens, 

 and were unwilling that others should enjoy the possession of the like. 

 But fortunately, a lady both generous and appreciative, rather 

 than that the stock should die out, loaned to the author for the pur- 



