STRIPED RED MULLET. 35 



The fin-ray formula is as follows : 



D. 7 1 + 8 : P. 17 : V. 1 + 5 : A. 2 + 6 : C. 13. 



The forehead, nape, cheek, and operculum are covered with 

 scales ; irides pale yellow ; mucous pores abundant ; the 

 teeth and the colours of the body have been already noticed ; 

 the membrane of the first dorsal fin is tinged with yellow, 

 those of the other fins transparent ; the axilla of the ventral 

 fin furnished with a pointed scale ; the vent placed under the 

 commencement of the second dorsal fin. 



