/■"/</. S}'. Scaldfhagus aryus 

 (Reduced) 



In its nati\e habitat, Scalophagns aryus is a scavenoer fish, living on sewer 

 offal. In the aquarium it will take an}- food, and its quaint appearance adds a note 

 of novelty to a collection. Thev are tidewater fishes and are usuallv kept in lirack- 

 ish water. See pages 254 (B _'') and 2(A (N 6). 



Fig. SS. Funduhts hhnttatiis 

 (Sliyhtly reduced) 



One of the most graceful of the Killifishes, known as "top minnows." The 

 general color of this variety is reddish brown, flaked and dotted on body and fins 

 with carmine. As with many other fishes, the male has the higher coloring, and 

 longer, more pointed fins. See pages 257 (B 8) and 261 (N 3). 



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