E. P. RAMSAY, L.L.D., F.R.S.E., AND J. DOUGLAS-OGILBY. 475 



Syngnathus parviceps. sp. nov. 



1). 29 : P. 14 : C. 7 : Oss. rings, 15/42. 



Length of head 12^, of body including head 31 in the total 

 length. Diameter of eye ^ of the post-orbital portion of the head, 

 which is longer than the snout ; interorbital space concave, equal 

 to the diameter of the eye. Supraorbital ridges high, extending 

 back along the sides of the occiput ; a sharp bony occipital ridge, 

 extending to the middle of the first body ring. Opercle with a 

 median ridge from whence radiate strise. The dorsal fin com- 

 mences on the first, and extends over seven caudal rings. The 

 egg-pouch is rather more than half the length of the tail. 

 Mandibular spine prominent, equal in length to the orbit. Colors, 

 brown, fins and abdomen paler. 



The type specimen measures 4| inches, and was sent from the 

 Clarence River by Mr. T. Temperley, Inspector of Fisheries. Its 

 register number is I. 191. 



