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rays being double the length of those in the centre. The 

 fin-rays in number are — - 



D. 9 : P. 16 ; V. 8 : A. 9 : C. 19. 



The top of the head and back are a dusky olive, mottled, 

 and lighter in colour on the sides ; the belly white, and of a 

 fine rosy or pink tint in summer, varying in intensity ac- 

 cording to the vigour of the fish ; the irides and gill-covers 

 silvery : dorsal fin pale brown ; pectoral, ventral, and anal 

 fins lighter ; the tail light brown, with a dark brown spot at 

 the base of the caudal rays. 



