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entirely unknown along the oceanic coast of Europe ; also as 

 being found on all the central and southern shores of America, 

 even as far north as Newfoundland. This distribution of 

 Dactylopterus volitans is supposed to be aided by the 

 waters of the Gulf Stream. 



The fish appears to be unknown to the Bermuda fisher- 

 men. 



A small fish known by the common name of " Anchovy," 

 ,but which I believe to be the Sardine of commerce, (Gliipea 

 sardina,) frequents the shallow creeks and harbours of the 

 Bermudas in immense shoals, in February and March. 

 It averages about five inches in length. 



A Bream (Abramis?) is also a very common fish, large 

 shoals of which appear in the shallow waters. These are 

 frequently enclosed in nets, and kept as a reserve from 

 whence to supply the daily demand. 



The Sennet is likewise a common fish in the waters of 

 ■.Bermuda, and sells freely in the market. 



