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fresh the ground-tint is lighter, and the black points mnch less distinct 

 than after exposure to the air. Left side uniform white. 



As will be seen by the foregoing figures, the width of the interocular 

 space, the length of the pectorals, that of the caudal peduncle, and the 

 number of rays in the dorsal, are very variable. 



In the stomach of an example 7^ inches in length. were the half- 

 digested remains of two anchovies [EngrmiUs rimgens) each about three 

 inches long. 



This is the most common of the species sold as "Sole" in the markets 

 of this city. Most of the individuals brought to market are from ten to 

 twelve inches in length; but many reach sixteen or even eighteen inches. 

 The black dots over the upper side, the long anterior dorsal rays, in- 

 serted more in advance than is usual, and the small eyes, render this fish 

 easy to recognize. 



PARALICHTHYS Girard. 



Mouth large, the broad, flat maxillary reaching to the posterior margin 

 of the lower eye; teeth in a single row on both sides of both jaws ; eyes 

 and color usually sinistral. Lower pharyngeals covered with villiform 

 teeth ; villiform teeth on the first pair of upper pharyngeals ; also a row 

 of larger teeth. Eemainder of upper pharyngeal teeth like the larger 

 of the first pair. Gill-rakexs long. Anterior nostrils on both sides with 

 a flap. Dorsal commencing above eye ; anal without a spine ; caudal 

 sinuous on its posterior border ; ventrals both lateral. Lateral line with 

 a semicircular arch in front; no accessory lateral line. Scales ciliate; 

 numerous accessory scales on their posterior margins. 



