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inches.) In build it is almost bream-like, and its superb 

 coloration places it amongst the most beautiful of our many 

 charmingly-colored fishes. 



The name Government Bream has been applied to this 

 species in Queensland on account of the presence of three 

 large stripes on each side, so arranged as to suggest a resem- 

 blance to the broad-arrow. 



Black-spotted Sea Perch {Gemjoroge fidviflamma). 



This is closely allied to the Government Bream, but it 

 does not attain to such a large size, the largest which has 

 come under my notice being about 13 inches in length. 



It does not often make its appearance in our markets, 

 though, apparently, tolerably common at times in our northern 

 waters. 



The term "Black-spotted" has been applied to this 

 fish because of the existence of a large deep-brown or blackish 

 spot on each side, on the posterior half of the body, just 

 beneath the soft part of the dorsal fin. 



Another species, which is very closely allied to this, and 

 is very similar in general appearance, is Litiiamis jolmii. 

 This has been recorded from the same portion of our coastline, 

 and if captured by the fishermen would be likely to be clas- 

 sified with the Black-spotted Sea Perch. 



Two other species of this genus, known as Genyoroge 

 bengalensis and Genyoroge macleayanus are recorded from our 

 waters, but little is known in regard to their occurrence; 

 while, if they were captured and sent to market, they would 

 be sold nmongst what is loosely termed the " mixed fish." 



Pearl Perch {(Haucosoma scapulare). 



Pi.ATi; XXXI. 



A northern fish, also known as Epaulette Fish, on account 

 of the presence upon each shoulder of a comparatively large, 

 irregularly oval, bony shield, which is covered with a shining 

 black skin. 



