140 THE AJSr GLEE-NATURALIST. 



two rows on each side, numbering 2 and 5 respectively, — 

 those of the Carp-Bream being placed in only one row on 

 each side, numbering 5. This last point of difference is 

 so obvious and easily verified that no mistake can possibly 

 occur. Other minor distinctions wiU be observed on a 

 close comparison of the fish. The annexed figures show 

 the relative size and shape of the scales. 



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Carp-Bream. 



The two species are frequently found in the same waters, 

 and in habits and food are nearly identical. The White 

 Bream is known to exist in Cambridgeshire, Notting- 

 hamshire, Norfolk, and Dumfriesshire. I have taken it 

 frequently in the River Wey in Surrey, and it is probably 

 locally recognized in many other counties. It is also 

 common on the Continent and in Scandinavia. It is best 

 fished for with roach-tackle and a red worm or gentle, 

 and has this singular habit — by which it may be constantly 

 recognized, even before it has been seen — of rising instead 

 of descending with the bait ; in consequence of which the 

 float, in lieu of being drawn under water, is laid flat upon 

 the surface. The fish takes a bait readily, but often spits 

 it out again, from being too indolent to swallow it. The 

 Swedish fishermen call it Aetare, or the Glutton. 



