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STUFFED FfSH. 
Flying fish are only occasionally met with 
near this island, being seen in large 
shoals near Barbados. They are com- 
monly seen flying for a distance of from thirty 
to forty yards. Dr. Mobias records a flight of 
nearly three hundred yards. Whether these 
fish fly or jump is a debated point, possibly 
their movement through the air results from 
a combination of both actions. 
The Porcupine fish .is quite flat when. swim- 
ming ordinarily and only inflates itself in self- 
defence. It may distend itself with either 
water or air. 
The Fiddler is reported to be a songster 
of no mean accomplishments and fishermen 
welcome the sound of its quaint lullaby. 
