NOTES ON NEW JEESEY FISHES. 389 



Family COTTID^. 



Myoxocephalus aeneus (Mitchill). 

 Sculpin. 



Dr. Phillips reports three seen at Corson's Inlet this year, and it 

 was said to have been common during the past summer. It is taken 

 in the bait-net on the sandy beaches. This is the tirst definite record 

 for this species on the coast of New Jersey. 



Family TRIGLID-SI. 



Prionotus carolinus (Linnaeus). 

 Sea Robin. 



Probably the most common species at Corson's Inlet. Dr. Phillips 

 says it is regarded as a pest when fishing for king fish. It is plenti- 

 ful every summer. They croak when hauled in the boat. Not seen 

 over eight inches. 



Family PLEURONECTIDiE. 



Lophopsetta maculata (Mitchill). 



Window Light. 



Seen at Corson's Inlet in summer, according to Dr. Phillips. They 

 reach about a foot, though usually smaller, and are eaten. 



Paralichthys dentatus (Linnaeus). 

 Summer Flounder, 



Dr. Phillips says it is common at Corson's Inlet, sometimes ex- 

 tremely so. Caught by trolling the bullhead minnow and clams. 

 They run quite large, occasionally up to four pounds. 



