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nal fins of the male fish change to a vivid 

 crimson. The fish is found in rapid flowing' 

 streams. 



Eggeling's Dace (Rhinichtys gloriosus cg- 

 gclingii ) is certainly the best colored of the 

 daces and was first introduced from Florida 

 by Mr. Eggeling. The color of the hack 

 is a rich glossy bronze-brown, bounded by 

 a bright silvery stripe. Parallel with, and 

 close to this, runs a band of the most beau- 

 tiful dark shining blue. The belly is silvery. 

 While the limited number secured of this 

 handsome fish proved to be in every respect 

 desirable for the aquarium, it has not been 

 possible so far to bring large quantities into 

 our state, as it is not a common fish even 

 in its native waters and is difficult to trans- 

 port long distances. 



Darters (Etheo stoma). The different spe- 

 cies of this fish are not as desirable as many 

 others, but they are well worthy of being 

 represented, as their peculiar motions (dart- 



