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and a long simple supra-orbital tentacle ; a transverse series of 

 short filaments across the nape. Dorsal XI 12^ deeply notched, 

 ending" just before the caudal ; spinous part lower than the 

 rather elevated soft-rayed part. Anal 15. Caudal rounded. 

 Pectoral extending beyond the origin of anal. Blackish-grey, 

 with some white spots and markings. 



Kosi Bay, Zululand. 



A single specimen, 185 mm. in total length. 



This species is very close to S. variolosus C. & V., which 

 has the supra-orbital tentacles small and fringed. 



