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Family SOLEIDiS. 



Achirus fasciatus Lacepfede. 

 Sole. 



Mr. Emlen Martin reports one taken in the Eancocas Creek, at 

 Centerton, Burlington county, some years ago. 



Two examples were taken in the Delaware River, at Newbold's Is- 

 land, Burlington county, on August 13th, 1908. They were scarcely 

 one and one-half inches or more in length. Color mostly translucent 

 brownish on the colored side, the pale side a livid grayish. When taken 

 they were very inactive, and were found clinging to stones. 



Mr. J. B. Vanderveer says the "flounder" is occasionally taken in 

 the Delaware tidewater, but not above Trenton. 



Family OPHIDIIDJE. 



Rissola marginata (De Kay). 

 Sand Cusk. 



Dr. Phillips says they are caught in the bait-net at Corson's Inlet. 

 They soon bury themselves in "live" sand, tail first. Though not used 

 as food, they are considered among the best bait for rock bass. More 

 were caught last year and this year than ever before, generally one or 

 two at every haul. 



Family AMMODYTID^. 



Ammodytes americanus De Kay. 

 Sand Lance. 



Five examples secured at Ocean City on September 7th, 1908, the 

 largest seven inches long. Reported to be very abundant, and many 

 found on the sand by Mr. D. McCadden. Found abundant on Sep- 

 tember 10th, though mostly of small size, and many devoured by blue 

 fish. 



Dr. Phillips says that at Corson's Inlet it is used as bait for rock, 

 and reaches about eight inches in length. 



