232 THE ICHTnyOLOGY OP BANFFSniRE. 



one specimen of this has been observed. I obtained it in the spring of 

 lSo4. ("The Naturalist/' vol. iv., page 190.) 



Halibut, (Hippoglossus vulgaris.) — Common. 



Turhot, (Rhombus maximus.) — "Rawn Flcuk." Common. It is fished 

 for with the hook; one was taken during last spring in the Salmon nets, 

 at Gallachy, parish of Eathven, that would vie with Domitian's famous 

 monster; it measured six feet in length, four feet in breadth, and of 

 proportionate thickness: it weighed two hundred and twelve pounds. Pis- 

 catorum consuUuin ordained that it should be sent to London. It was 

 accordingly packed in ice and sent by the first steamer. 



Brill, (Rhombus vulgaris.) 



Mailer's Top-knot, (Rhombus hirtus.) — On the 22nd. of September, 1854, 

 I obtained a specimen of this beautiful fish from Mr. W. Lyall, another 

 of my friends. It was of a much darker colour than that represented in 

 Yarrell. The Rev. G. Harris has also found it at Gamrie; his specimen 

 was likewise very dark. 



Sole, (Solea vulgaris.) — Quite common. 



Solenette, (Monochirus linguatulus.) — On the 18th. of June, 1854, I 

 received a very fine specimen of this little fish. In was hooked in about 

 eleven fathoms with a soft bottom, and was of a pule yellow colour. 

 Another specimen of a large size has been obtained by the Rev. G. Gordon, 

 on the Morayshire coast. 



Blmaculated Sucker, (Lepidogaster bimaculatus.) — A boy that was col- 

 lecting for me among the boats after their return from the fishing, found 

 one of these in a boat. When put into a basin of water it swam about 

 for some time, and then firmly fixed itself to the side, so that it required 

 a little force to separate it. It died in a short time. 



Lump Suclcer, (Cyclopterus lumpus.) — "Paddle Cock," "Paddle Hen." 

 Frequently found among the rocks. 



Montagus Suclcer, (Liparis Montagui.) — A single specimen was got by 

 Mr. T. Edward, in 1854. 



Sharp-nosed Eel, (Anguilla acutirostris.) — Common. 



Conger, (Conger vulgaris.) — "Hadvel Eel." A fe.v are caught occasion- 

 ally in the Salmon-nets. The fishermen have a dread of them, as they 

 are possessed of such strength, and are so difficult to kill. They say their 

 bite is dreadful. 



Anglesea Morris, (Leptocephalus Morrisii.) — Mr. Harris has obtained it 

 at Gamrie. 



Sand Launce, (Ammodytes lancea.) — '^San' Eels," This is abundant, and 

 often used as bait. 



Great Pipe Fish, (Syngnathus acus.)— I have obtained two specimens. 

 Others have also been found. 



