GILBERT AND STAEKS — FISHES OF PANAMA BAY 



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Table of Measurements m Millimeters of Five Specimens: 



This species is abundant at Panama, where it is frequently brought to market. 

 About 25 specimens were seen during the visit of the expedition, all essentially alike 

 in coloration. The type is 397 ram. long (see table of measurements), and has the 

 spots on body less numerous than in larger specimens. 



68. Mureena lentiginosa Jenyns. 



Originally described from the Galapagos Islands, this species seems much 

 more abundant in Mexico, toward the northern limits of its range. No specimens 

 were seen by the authors, the single Panama record being by Rowell (Jordan & 

 Gilbert, 1882/, p. 381). 



Family ELOPIDJ^. 

 69. Elops saurus Linnceus. 

 This species was occasionally seen, but was not abundant. 



Family ALBULID^E. 

 70. Albula vulpes {Linnceus). 

 Not abundant. A few specimens only were seen in the market. 



Family CLUPEID^. 



71. Sardinella stolifera (Jordan d- Gilbert). 



The species is apparently not abundant at Panama, as but two or three small 

 specimens were seen. It is now known to extend as far south as Guayaquil 

 (Boulenger, 1898-9, Vol. XIV, p. 1). 



