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long, directed posteriorly downwards. Branchiostegals well de- 
veloped. Body covered with small scales, larger ones sur- 
rounded by many smaller ones, and without distinct series. Fins 
all more or less covered with very small scales, at least largely on 
their bases. Dorsal spines graduated to last, which are longest, 
and concealed by scales. Rayed dorsal apparently originating 
nearer beginning of caudal peduncle than origin of pectoral, and 
prolonged second ray pointed. Anals similar to dorsals, though 
origin of spinous portion much nearer origin of pectoral than 
beginning of caudal peduncle. Rayed anal with fifth ray longest, 
much longer than prolonged dorsal ray, and even extending 
beyond tip of caudal. Caudal cuneate, margin posteriorly convex 
Pectoral broad, rounded, reaching beyond vent, but not to origin 
of spinous anal. Ventral inserted a trifle behind origin of pec- 
toral, first ray prolonged till nearly twice length of spine and 
reaching a little beyond origin of anal. Color grayish, center of 
each scale on cheek blackish. Length about 9% inches. Barne- 
gat. (Jordan and Evermann. ) 
This is a most beautiful fish in life and is only known as a 
straggler to our shores from tropical America, perhaps more 
properly as a waif of the Gulf Stream. The above described ex- 
ample, figured by Drs. Jordan and Evermann is the only one I 
have yet noticed recorded from within our limits. The species 
varies greatly with age. It reaches a length of 2 feet and is not 
of value as a food-fish. 
Pomacanthus arcuatus Jordan and Evermann, Bull. U. S. Nat. 
Mus,; No. 47, Il, 1898, :p. 1679.—L..c., 1V,. 10900, Pls 25i¢ame 
623. 
Genus ANGELICHTHYys Jordan and Evermann. 
Isabelitas. 
Angelichthys ciliaris (Linnezus). 
Angel Fish. 
Distinguished from the preceding by the interopercle having 
several strong spines, and also several conspicuous spines on ver- 
tical margin of preopercle. 
