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and difficult to obtain, although its native 

 home is in Florida. 



Bryttus gloriosus is of an olive brown 

 color above, and yellowish white below. The 

 fins are marked with numerous golden yel- 



Fig. 71. Bryttus gloriosus. 



low spots. One velvety black spot on each 

 side near the root of the caudal fin, and one 

 a little larger on the appendix of the oper- 

 cle are its characteristic markings. It is 

 very much to be regretted that this beautiful 

 little fish is not seen more frequently in the 

 aquarium. Although a fairly common fish 



