1 70 Salmon at the Antipodes. 



The smaller Tasmanian salmonoids measured 

 from three and a half to five and a half 

 inches. The dorsal fin had two or three rows 

 of bright-red spots, intermixed with a few 

 black ones ; the adipose fin was of a deep-red 

 colour ; the caudal fin had red tips slightly 

 tinged with black at the extremities ; the 

 pectoral, ventral, and anal fins were yellow. 

 There were 11 to 13 parr-marks plainly dis- 

 tinguishable. On the sides and back were 

 many bright-red spots, intermixed with black 

 ones. Two of this size, which had assumed 

 the silvery coat at about ten months old, were 

 unfortunately carried away by a flood. They 

 were of more elegant form than the others, 

 and distinct in appearance. Their length was 

 about five inches. The scales did not appear 

 to be deciduous. The parr-marks were almost 

 covered by the silvery scales. The dorsal and 

 caudal fins had a dingy margin. These two 

 fish had been placed in a small pond by them- 

 selves, that their development might be easily 

 observed. Some of these fish are probably 

 Salmo fario, and a few may prove to be 

 Salmo salar, as the two silvery fish which 

 escaped probably were. The warmth of the 



