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111. Centropristes striatus {Linmnus). Sea Bass. — The sea bass makes its 

 appearance in Gravesend Bay in May. It is not abundant. Tiie young in October 

 are found in the eel grass, measuring from one and one-half to two inches in length. 

 The species is well adapted to life in the tanks during all but the coldest months. 



112. Orthopristis chrysopterus {Liniucus). Pig- fish. — Several examples were 

 taken in Gravesend Bay, October 24, 1894 



113. Stenotomus chrysops [Liiiincus). ScUP ; PuRGV. — The scup comes into 

 Gravesend Bay in May, and is taken as late as November. In the Aquarium it lives 

 until December, and in warmed water can be kept indefinitely. It is thrifty, and is 

 seldom out of condition. 



114. Lagodon rhomboides {Linncriis). Sah.dr's Choice. — Not a common fish 

 in Gravesend Bay ; it is found occasionally in summer. 



115. Archosargus probatocephalus {U'dllhnnii). Siieepshe.M). — Ver\" unusual 

 in Gravesend Bay. A large example, weighing thirteen pounds, was caught September 

 16, 1S97, at Coney Island, and brought to the Aquarium, but was badl\- injured and 

 nex'er recovered. The species is well adapted to Aquarium life. 



116. Kyphosus sectatrix {Liumnis.). — Bermud.A ChL'B. — This rare species was 

 taken in Gravesend Bay in October, i8g6, and again in September, 1897. It is 

 hardy in the Aquarium, but cannot endure the winter temperature 



117. Cynoscion regalis [B/och & Sc/n/aiA-r). Weakfish ; Squeteague. — An 

 adult example, now living in the Aquarium, has been kept in good condition during 

 two winters, and is now in winter quarters in the great central pool. At one time a 

 white membrane covered both eyes, and the fish was supposed to be blind ; but its 

 eyes are now (December I I, 1897) in perfect condition. 



118. Larimus fasciatus {Ho/brook). Baxded Larimus. — An individual was 

 captured in Gravesend Bay, July 25, 1895, and another one August 2 of the same 

 year. These fed freely, and were kept in a healthy condition until January 16, 1896, 

 when the low temperature of the water killed them. The fish is not common an\-- 

 where, and has not before been recorded north of Chesapeake Bay. 



119. Bairdiella chrysura {Lacepedc). Yellow-iail ; Silver Perch. — The 

 young of the silver perch are found every summer in Gravesend Bay, and adults are 

 to be seen occasionally. On September 8, 1896, Mr. De Nyse took an example one 

 and one-quarter inches long with a shrimp net in eel grass back of the flats at extreme 

 low tide. Pools containing two feet of water are common here, and many species of 



