408 Storer on the 
'The Pectorals commence beneath, and on a line 
with the posterior angle of the operculum, elon- 
gated, lighter colored than the dorsal; length to 
height as 1 to 4; same height as the dorsal fin. 
The Ventrals are directly beneath the dorsal fin, 
three quarters the height of the pectorals; color of 
the abdomen. " 
The Anal fin is one quarter of an inch back of 
the ventrals ; its length to its height as 2 to 3; color 
of the ventrals. 
The Caudal fin is deeply forked; as high again 
as long. a 
The fin rays are as follows: D. 9; P. 16; V. 
8; À. 9; C. 20. 
This species agrees in many particulars with the 
“L. dobula,” but its naked head, and the origin of 
its lateral line prevent it from being considered that 
species. 
L. pulchellus. Nobis. The beautiful Leuciscus. 
This fine species answers in some particulars to 
the description and figure of the “L. rutilus,” and 
this is undoubtedly the reason why it is often called 
the “ Roach.” In some portions of the State it 
receives the name of “ Cousin Trout.” 
For the beautiful specimen which enables me 
to draw up the following description, I am indebt- 
ed to Mr. H. Erastus Clap, of Walpole. 
Entire length, fourteen inches; depth across, in 
front of the ventrals, three inches; depth of the 
