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Ground color silvery, but so closely set with small dark 

 brown points as to almost obscure the silver; sides with 

 about four faint dark cross bands and with conspicuous 

 black stripes following the rows of scales, about n hor- 

 izontal stripes below lateral line, those above slanting ob- 

 liquely upward anteriorly, but becoming horizontal pos- 

 teriorly, tips of ventrals and anal black, other fins dusky. 



Described from a specimen 8 inches long. 



157. Bairdiella icistia (Jordan & Gilbert). 



This pretty species is not rare in the Astillero at Ma- 

 zatlan, where specimens were obtained by Dr. Gilbert 

 and by us. It has not been noticed elsewhere. 



158. Ophioscion scierus (Jordan & Gilbert). 



The species was obtained by Dr. Gilbert at Mazatlan; 

 not seen by us. It is more common southward, having 

 been taken by Dr. Gilbert at Punta Arenas and Panama. 



159. Micropogon ectenes Jordan & Gilbert. Verru- 

 gato. 



This species is a rather common food fish about Mazat- 

 lan, reaching a length of 18 inches. Numerous speci- 

 mens were obtained both by Dr. Gilbert and by us. It 

 has not been noticed at any other locality. 



160. Umbrina xanti Gill. Codorniz. 



This species is very common about Mazatlan, reaching 

 a length of 15 inches, and being frequently brought into 

 the market. It is generally common along the coast. 



161. Umbrina dorsalis Gill. 



This species seems to be scarce at Mazatlan, where a 

 few specimens were found by Dr. Gilbert mixed with 

 those of Umbrina xanti Gill. No specimens were ob- 

 tained by us. It has elsewhere been noted only at Cape 

 San Lucas. 



