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follows median body axis to caudal base. Third dark band from 

 infraorbital to pectoral base and then along lower surface of caudal 

 peduncle narrowly. Below lowest dark lateral band scales all with 

 very fine, vertical dusky lines, though not extending on the ventral 

 ridge. Iris pinkish. Fins all pale except some dusky dots on spinous 

 dorsal over spines and at bases of soft vertical fins. Many examples 

 variably darker or with metallic dusky appearance and the horizon- 

 tal dark bands obscured. Also many show rows of minute papillae 

 on the head and over the scales of the lateral line. 



Though dusky largely in coloration and with striking dark longitu- 

 dinal bands, this species readily fades in alcohol. Our series from 

 Canmahala Bay is such an example. These specimens are not only 

 without the dark bands but are largely more slender. They have, 

 however, the very diagnostic longitudinal silvery pigmented area on 

 the chest, belly and under surface of the tail, besides very obscure 

 traces of the dark bands. It is very close to Apogon argyrogaster 

 Weber, 9 but that species is said to have 9 anal rays and be without 

 blackish longitudinal bands. An interesting note given with the type 

 of Amia versicolor is as follows : 



A species not hitherto met with, 45 mm. long, of a dull red brown 

 color, was taken in abundance in one seine haul. When placed alive 

 in a bottle of water, the water was immediately filled with the young. 

 The eggs had already been noticed in the mouths of several specimens. 



(D. 5182), 4310. Antonia Island, off eastern Panay. March 27, 1908. Length 



30 mm. 

 Thirty-two examples. Canmahala Bay, Luzon. March 11, 1909. Length 21 



to 44 mm. 

 Fifty-one examples. Cataingan Bay, Masbate Island. April 18, 1908. Length 



27 to 39 mm. (Type No. 68401, U.S.N.M. Length 39 mm.) 

 (D. 5137). 2 examples. Jolo Light, S. 61° E., 1.30 miles. February 14, 1908. 



Length 27 to 37 mm. 

 (D. 5138). 3 examples. Jolo Light, S. 19° E., 2.50 miles. February 14, 1908. 



Length 30 to 35 mm. 

 (D. 5140). 2 examples. Jolo light, S. 33° W., 6.10 miles. February 14, 1908. 



Length 31 to 37 mm. 

 (D. 5141). Jolo Light, S. 17° W., 5.50 miles. February 15, 1908. Length 



30 mm. 

 (D. 5142). Jolo Light, S. 50° W., 3.90 miles. February 15, 1908. Length 



41 mm. 

 (D. 5174). 3 examples. Jolo Light, E. 2.60 miles. March 5, 1908. Length 41 



to 54 mm. 

 (D. 5356). North Balabac Straits, Palawan Island. January 5, 1909. Length 



53 mm. 

 (D. 5145). Jolo Light, S. 16° E., 0.85 mile. February 15, 1908. Length 



30 mm. 

 Two examples. Pangasinan Island, vicinity of Jolo. February 13, 1908. 



Length 33 to 36 mm. 



•Notes Leyden Mus., vol. 31, 1909. p. 159, near west coast of New Guinea; Siboga Exp., vol. 57, Fische, 

 1913, p. 233, pi. 10, fig. 7 (types). 



