The Monk Fish belongs to the Shark genus, and therefore has a body decreasing in size from the head 

 to the tail, a rough skin, a mouth placed far beneath the end of the nose, five apertures on the sides of the 

 neck for breathing, and the upper portion of the tail larger than the lower. 



The Dace has an oblong body, with a small head, is dusky green on the back and silvery on the sides 

 and belly. It is very lively, and fond of frolicking near the surface of the water. Its flesh is rather 

 coarse and insipid. 



The Trout is about a foot long and is found in rivers and lakes, and in mountain streams. It feeds on 

 river flies and other water insects. It stands first among river fish for delicacy of flavor, and affords the 



angler a favorite sport. 



The Blennies are of several species, and live at the bottom of the water, preying chiefly on small crabs. 

 They produce from two to three hundred living progeny at a time. 



The Skate is a strange looking creature, appearing at first sight to be without a head. The eyes are on 

 the upper surface, the mouth and the gills on the under; the tail is long and set with three rows of spines, 

 and the skin is rough. The flesh is white and excellent. The eggs of this fish are often found on the beach, 

 after a storm, two or three hundred in number, in a thin, square bag. 



The Bream is found in lakes with a bottom of marl, clay or plants, or in gently flowing rivers. It reaches 



two or three feet in length and weighs from four to five pounds. It is esteemed a great delicacy for the 



table. It abounds chiefly in lakes. 



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