Hatvaiian Fishes 



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This fish, measuring about four inches in length, was taken along 

 the north coast of Maui between 267 and 283 fathoms. It 'was also 

 taken along the northwest coast of Oahu between 216 and 251 fathoms. 



THE STERNOPTYCHID FISH FAMILY 



25 Family Sternoptychidae 



The fishes which belong to this family are deep sea dwellers. However, 

 during the ni^ht and in times of stormy weather, they will rise toward 

 the surface. Their short, deep body is compressed and distorted in form. 

 The teeth are small and the body which is bright silvery in color is 

 covered with luminous spots. 



Four species of this family are known from Hawaiian waters. 



Sternoptychid Fish 



25-1 Sternoptyx diaphana Hermann 

 This fish reaches a length of about two inches. It is widely distributed 

 in all tropical seas. It has been taken off Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, in Kaiwi 

 Channel, and off Bird Island (Nihoa) in depths ranging from 294 to 

 1,594 fathoms. 



Heath's Fish 



25-2 Argyropelecus heathi Gilbert 



Drawn from Gilbert 



The head and trunk of this rare little fish are blackish in color. The 

 middle of the trunk has a silvery sheen. The snout and mandibles are 

 reported as translucent. One of the most interesting features of the little 

 fish are its telescopic eyes. It measures only a little more than one inch 

 in length. 



