6o THE EDIBLE FISHES OF NEW SOUTH WALES. 



Anthias pulchellus. 



A number of examples of this species, up to 9 inches in 

 length, were first taken by Mr, Farnell's " Thetis " Trawling 

 Expedition in May, 1898, The species was recognised from 

 four different stations, and future work in this direction may 

 show this fish to be abundant. 



Callanthias platei. 



This fish also is only known from New South Wales 

 waters through the exploriufj of the " Thetis," when sufficient 

 evidence was obtained to warrant the idea that it may be 

 found, later on, in fair numbers. It is of edible size. 



Roundhead {Paraplesiops bleekeri). 



This handsome fish, which, on account ,of its conspicuous 

 beauty, always attracts considerable attention from its 

 captors, attains a length of about 12 inches. It is not un- 

 common in the vicinity of reefs and rocky localities generally, 

 along our coastline, but although of edible value is not 

 important enough to be regarded as a market fish, either 

 present or prospective. 



Red Bull's-eye {Priacanthus 7nacr acanthus).* 



This fish, with its great saucer-eyes, does not readily 

 suggest to the casual observer any affinity with the perch, 

 though it is related to that fish. It is a deep-water form, 

 and attains a length of about 12 inches. It is not at present 

 captured in sufficient numbers to be regarded as of importance. 



When fresh, it is of a beautiful uniform " Nannygai-pink." 



Government Bream {Genyoroge sehce). 



Plate XXX. 



Though I have only two records of the occurrence of 

 this fine food-fish in New South Wales, reference to which 

 will be found in the paper before referred to, it may prove 

 to be not uncommon in our northern waters. It is a large 

 and handsome Serranid Perch, attaining a considerable size. 

 (The larger of the two specimens seen by me measured 28^^ 



* The Red Bull's-eye was present in considerable numbers in our shallower 

 coastal waters, during the month of March of this year (1907J. 



