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Seriola lalandi (Cuvier and Valenciennes). 



Amber-fish, 



According to Smith (1907, p. 203), "There appear to be no 

 published records of its capture in North Carolina, but it un- 

 doubtedly occurs there every year and could be found if sought 

 for with proper apparatus on the outer shores." This pro- 

 phecy was verified by Coles, who, at Cape Lookout in July, 

 1910, took several specimens. 



Caranx bartholomaei (Cuvier and Valenciennes). 



Yellow Jack. 



Of the genus Caranx, Coles took the following species in 

 July, 1910, hartolomaei, crysos, and latus. Of the former but 

 one specimen has been taken at the laboratory since 1885, and 

 that in August, 1905. Of the second and third a number have 

 been taken of late years, mainly in the pound net operated by 

 the laboratory. In 1911, Coles collected and forwarded to the 

 American Museum several specimens of C. bartholomaei. 



Vomer setipinnis (Mitchill). 



Horse-fish. 



The horse-fish, while not rare at Beaufort, is so far as is known 



not taken in any quantity, hence it is somewhat surprising to 



read that in July, 1910, Coles took about 100 pounds of this 



fish at the Cape in a single haul. He reports it as excellent 



eating. 



Chloroscombrus chrysurus (Linnaeus). 



Bumper. 



Of the related Chloroscombrus chrysurus but few captures are 

 noted on the laboratory cards and these at wide intervals. 

 However, Coles found them in fairly large numbers at Cape 

 Lookout in July, 1910, and again in 1911. 



Trachinotus glaucus (Bloch). 



Gaff-topsail Pompano. 



The gafl^-topsail pomj)ano is at present a rare fish at Beau- 

 fort, although it is reported to have been fairly abundant some 

 15 years ago. In 1903 a 9-inch specimen was taken, and in 



