FLATFISH. 141 
above the pectoral ; a similar series of pores runs 
from the upper eye, along the base of the dorsal 
fin, to about the middle of the length. There is 
a connecting branch between both lines, across 
the occipital region. Colour greyish, densely 
dotted with black and white spots. Common 
at Vancouver Island and San Francisco. For 
further description of species, vide Appendix, 
vol. il. 
