186 



PISCES. 



Mugil (Linn.). Mullet. Under jaw with a central 



projection, whicli is received into a groove in tlie 



upper. 



M. capito. 



chelo. Fig. 290 ; \n.s. 

 curtus. 



Atherina (Linn.). 8and Smelt, Moutli protrac- 

 tile, simple, not thickened ; a broad silvery band 

 along each side. 



A. presbyter. Fig. 291 ; ^n.s. 



290 



291 



Family VL Cepolad^. 



Body long, flattened sidewise, like a ribbon, 

 with minute scales ; ventrals usually before the 

 pectorals, sometimes wanting. 



