Year
Unknown
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Transcription
Sycamore
Gris Silver gold Speckles
Cornu black Surrounded
by fin gold band ring
Vermillion edges
221. Merocithilus alutaceus, Agassiz.
Notes
This fish Caught with a hook
at Dr Whitney, in N.Walla Walla
Rim - Same as the one taken in
Mt. Ints at Willamette Fall
Dorsal fin same as side of body
Distinct orange and paler to white
at base
Anal fin same only more bright red
Caudal fin. Same as Dorsal
Tail and top of head slate brown
Colors
Same as in Willamette fish
except that they are all much
more brilicist and bronze
Back flat, center
bleed into yellow bronze
belly blend with pure white
Gill covers gold and bronze
[illegible]
July 10 '49