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on the trunk inconspicuously ctenoid. Apparently none of fins 

 scaly basally except caudal, and on that fin scales small. Head scaly, 

 except jaws, snout and maxillary. Scales on cheek in 6 rows. L. 1. 

 complete, a trifle deflected anteriorly and then straight or median 



Citharichthys micros Fowler. 



along upper side, tubes simple and each one extending over entire 

 exposure of scale. 



Dorsal origin or base of first ray directly above front of lower eye, 

 ends of anterior rays free, simple, and fin highest near last third in its 



