Fig. Ctl. Ptcrophyllum scalarc (Life sirjc I 



An aristocrat of the aquarium, nio\-ing with the greatest of dignity, yet capahle 

 of dashing ahout at hghtning speed. It is ditScult to breed, and importation from 

 the Amazon River is usually unsuccessful. Owing to these facts and its wonderful 

 style as an aquarium fish, it is likely to remain in the very select class for a long 

 time. Breeding habits, page 259. 



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