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reaches a weight of about five pounds, and is a food fish 
of some importance. 
Back olivaceous, anterior parts washed with maroon 
red, bright on sides of head, becoming more orange pos- 
teriorly; posterior half of body bright yellow; some pale 
streaks on scales. Pectoral light orange red. Other fins 
mostly bright yellow. A row of round blue spots below 
eye. Belly silvery, slightly washed with red; inside of 
mouth white: iris white. 
126. Lutianus colorado Jordan & Gilbert. PARGo CoL- 
" ORADO. 
This large, handsomely colored species, is one of the 
staple food fishes at Mazatlan, being brought into the 
market every day, both from the estuary and from the 
deep water about the islands. It reaches a weight of 
about ten pounds. ‘Thus far it has been recorded only 
from Mazatlan and Punta Arenas, all the known speci- 
mens having been collected by Dr. Gilbert. 
127. Lutianus guttatus (Steindachner). Parco F.La- 
MENCO. 
This small, beautifully colored species, is generally 
common about Mazatlan, and probably in all the locali- 
ties along the coast; it is found both in the estuary and 
in the neighborhood of the rocks. It rarely reaches a 
pound in weight. | 
Light olivaceous above, the markings bronze olive; 
sides pale crimson, the marks more yellow. Belly golden 
yellow. Scarlet on iris, yellow about eye; first dorsal 
reddish, second with reddish brown markings; caudal 
deep rich red; lower fins golden; pectoral nearly color- 
less; side of head pink with golden stripes. 
