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palatable, is of a muddy flavour. The Chinese name is Chi-yu. It is one 

 of the few species that can exist in stagnant water, and is therefore 

 frequently introduced into artificial ponds and lakes, where if it be 

 well fed, it soon assumes a rich bronzy colour. 



The Bhbam. 



The Bleak. 



The Cultee. 



Besides these two very common species there are a number of 

 others belonging to the carp family {Cypriiudae), namely, the bream 

 (Parahrainis pckinenais); the roachi [Lcvcisctis curricuhis), two species 

 of bleak (L. aethiops and L. idellus), the gudgeon (Pseudogohio 

 rivularifi), the culters {Culter recurviceps and C. erythropterus) and their 

 allies PseudocuUer pckinensis, P. exiguug and Heniiculter Icncisculns;. 

 The culters are peculiar fish with sharply upturned mouths and protrud- 

 ing lower jaws. 



