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larly -shaped spots, -which yet shew a tendency to regular 
distribution. Towards the tail the yellow spots more resemble 
irregular rings, with larger spaces between them; the whole 
interspersed with innumerable spots of whitish and deep yellow, * 
golden, brown, and purple, forming a very beautiful arrangement. 
Under the throat and to the opening of the gills a few lines 
are marked on the skin, as if to facilitate motion, although 
the skin is exceedingly smooth and soft; it is strong also, and 
the colours were remarkable slow to fade. This example shewed 
great strength after it was taken on board the boat. 
