THE FISHES OF NEW, JERSEY. 278 
dages very numerous. Vertebra about 30. Skull with a crest 
which is more elevated in adult than in young. No teeth on 
cesophagus. Body covered with small cycloid scales. Lateral line 
present. A single many-rayed dorsal fin, not greatly elevated, ex- 
tending from nape nearly to caudal fin. Anal similar but shorter, 
both without distinct spines. Caudal widely forked. Pectoral 
fins very short and small. Ventrals well developed, I, 5, thor- 
acic, and partly received into a groove in abdomen. 
Large fishes inhabiting high seas in warm regions, noted for 
their brilliant and changeable colors. 
Genus CorypH#NaA Linnzus. 
The Dolphins. 
Coryphzena hippurus Linnzus. 
Dolphin. 
This species has from 55 to 65 dorsal rays, and 26 to 30 anal 
rays. 

Dolphin. Coryphena hippurus Linneus. (Upper figure male, lower female.) 
18 MU 
