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NILOTIC LABRUS. 



Labrus Niloticus. L, albidus, pinna dorsali anali caudalique 

 nebulatis. 



Whitish Labrus, with the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins clouded, 

 Labrus Niloticus. Lin. Gmel. 



Described by Linnaeus in the second part of the 

 M. A. F. Native of the Nile. 



BROWED LABRUS. 



Labrus Luscus. L. Jlavescens, pinnis luteis } palpebra superior e 

 nigra. 



Yellowish Labrus, with deep-yellow fins, and black upper 



eye-lids. 

 L. luscus. Lin. Gmel. 



Mentioned by Linnaeus in the second part of 

 the M. A. F. Native regions unknown. 



CINEREOUS LABRUS. 



Labrus Cinereus. L. griseus, obscurius punctatus, pinnis rubris, 



macula ad basin caudce nigra. 

 Grey Labrus, with dusky specks, red fins, and black spot at 



the base of the tail. 

 L. griseus. Lin. Gmel. p. 12Q6. 



A small species : length about three inches : 

 shape oblong and compressed : eyes green : cheeks 

 marked by a few blue lines. Native of the Medi- 

 terranean. 



