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experienced in landing it. Strange to say, these two fishes were taken in the 
same swim of water about eighty yards apart. Both were in splendid condition. 
Mr. Gr. Lillingston Johnson, however, informs me that he once caught one of 
6 lbs. at Thornton Reservoir, which is now preserved and in his possession. 
DACE. Leucisciis vulgaris, Fleming. 
Generally distributed in sharp streams and “ backwaters ” of the rivers. — 
A specimen weighing 12 oz. was taken by Mr. J. W. Benskin in the Soar near 
Barrow some years ago. 
RUDD. Leaciscus erythrophthalmus (Linnaeus). 
“ Red-eye.” 
Harley stated that it occasionally occurs in the Soar ; and, according to 
]\L’. Macaulay, it exists in a pool at Welham, and attains a large size, two 
having been taken, in 1888, over 2 lbs. each. 
MINNOW. Leuciseus phoxinus (Linnaeus). 
Generally distributed in sharp streams. 
TENCH. Tinea vulgaris, Cuvier. 
Not very common, Harley stating that “ it does not frequent our streams 
and rivers, prevailing only in ponds, stagnant pools, reservoirs, and stews.” 
He also referred to its well-known habit of smacking its lips when near the 
surface in summer-time. Col. Palmer informs me that, at Owston, large Tench 
are found with the Carp in the “ stews ” previously referred to. 
COMMON BREAM. Abramis hrama (Linnaeus). 
“ Yellow Bream.” 
Generally distributed in the Soar, where, at Kegworth, I have seen many 
shoals of large-sized fish. One taken in this river weighed 7 lbs. 
WHITE BREAM. Abramis blicca (Bloch). 
“ Bream-flat.” 
Occurs in the Soar and Trent, and Harley said : — “ Abundant in the Soar 
at Aylestone, also at Barrow.” 
BLEAK. Albrnmus lucidus, Hackel. 
Widely diffused, according to Harley. 
