THE 
PEACOCK SPARUS. 
GENERIC CHARACTER, 
Teeth strong : Front-teeth in some species dis- 
posed in a single row, in others in a 
double^ treble, or quadruple row. 
Grinders (in most species) convex, smooth, 
and disposed in ranges, forming a kind of 
pavement in the mouth. 
Lips thick : Gill-covers unarmed, smooth? scaly. 
SPECIFIC CHARACTER, ^c. 
Whitish Sparus, with brownish back, and an 
ocellated black spot on each side the shouU 
ders and base of the tail. 
Peacock Sparus. 
Gen. Zool. 4. p. 449* 
This fish is a native of the South^American rivers^ 
arriving at the length of about twelve inches. It is in 
considerable esteem as an article of food. 
