SALMO TRUTTA.
SEA-'L'ROUT OF THE SOLWAY.
THIS Plate should follow No. III. of our first part, ss a continuation of the series. The two large figures are representations
of a more advanced state of those on the plate above alluded to ; and, eitiier in its rivers or in the Solway Firth, would
receive the appellation of "Trout" or "Sea-Trout," They are the prevailing fish which, around tlie western shores of
Scotland are known by the same name, in some places being also called " White Trout." The raost distant figiu'e is the
ordinary appearance of the species when newly taken, shewing a deep blueish-grey above, shading into silvery-white, and
tinted with blue and pink.
The large figure in front is tint of a variety not uncommon, known to the fi n of the Solway by the n
" Sandbacks," from the bro\rn and sandy-colour of the back and upper parts ; in other respects, they do n<
much fi'om the first, though wo have thought that the spotting was generally less crowded, and that lie low<
paler tint, arising, most probably from the same cause which influences the variation of colour.
The teeth a
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' still partly persistent along the length of the v(
centre figure on this plate is known to 1 of tlic Solway under the name of " Moudie-Trout." It
nt occuirence, and is easily distinguished by its more symmetrical make, the smaller head, and the
slender towards tlie tail. It appears to be the young of the fish which prevails on the eastern side of
« e analogous to that which tJie Solway Herling bears to the subjects of our Plates Nos. IX. and X,
will be represented in the remaining pans.