120 FISHES. 
150. Raniceps trifurcus (Wa/s.). Tadpole Hake. 
Extremely rare, has only occurred at Redcar. In 1844, 
Meynell stated that it was taken there; and in 1852, one 
was observed by Mr. Rudd, in February or March (Zool., 
1852, p. 3504). 
This is the Lesser Forked Beard, or Trifurcated Hake of 
various authors. 
151. Brosmius brosme (J/i//.). Torsk. Tusk. 
This species is included in Ferguson’s Redcar list (1860) ; 
has been caught off Whitby during the present season ; 
and Mr. H. Mudd, smack-owner, of Great Grimsby, informs 
us that ‘the Torsk is frequently caught near the coast.’ 
Fam. OPHIDIIDZA, 
152. Ophidium broussonetii JZi72/. 
153. Fierasfer dentatus Cuv. Drummond’s Fierasfer. 
154. Ammodytes lanceolatus Zesauv. Greater Sand- 
Launce. 
Resident, common, but somewhat local, affecting sandy 
shores. ‘This species is also known as Greater Sand-Eel, 
and is the Ammodytes tobianus of Yarrell. 
155. Ammodytes tobianus Z. Lesser Sand-Launce. 
Resident, abundant everywhere on sandy shores. Also 
known as Lesser Sand-Eel. 
156. Ammodytes siculus Swazns. 
Div. 2. ANACANTHINI PLEURONECTOIDEL 
Fam. PLEURONECTIDZ, 
157. Hippoglossus vulgaris //em. Holibut. 
Resident off the coast in moderate abundance. Seldom 
caught now at Flamborough, where thirty or forty years ago 
they were very common. Large specimens are reported to 
us by some of our correspondents, one of which measured 
fully six feet in length. 
