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Figure 7. — Distribution of Conger myriaster. 



The para type of Leptocephalus erebennus Jordan and Snyder (SNHM 

 6968) from Wakanoiira is a young specimen of C. myriaMer. 



Dr. Kamohara has been very kind in giving me the description of 

 kiiensis Ui which was not available to me. Following is the transla- 

 tion of the description as transmitted to me. Dorsal fin inserted 

 slightly behind and above posterior end of pectoral fin; caudal long, 

 tapering, acute, head about 5 in its length, head and trunk together a 

 little less than 2; back of body pale darkish brown; minute white spots 

 along lateral line; dorsal and anal pale, both fins margined with black 

 posteriorly; total length about 40 cm., rare. 



