PLATE II 
Figure 1. Left lateral aspect of the type of Elonichthys cupidineus; one-half the 
natural size. 
Figure 2. One of the rays, from near the middle of the pectoral fin, to show its 
subdivision and articulation; natural size. 
Figure 3. Joints of the same at a in figure 2; twice the natural size. 
Figure 4. Outer surface of upper anterior flank scales of the left side to show their 
general shape, sculpture, etc.; twice the natural size. 
Figure 5. Outer surface of left anterior ventral scales; twice the natural size. 
Figure 6. Outer surface of scales from the midlength of the left flank; twice the 
natural size. 
Figure 7. Inner surface of an upper posterior scale of the right side; twice the 
natural size. 
Figure 8. Outer surface of scales of right side from near caudal peduncle; twice 
the natural size. Drawn from the natura! impression of the scales. 
