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MAILED CHEEKS. 



forefinger. In some instances they appear to assist in the 

 motion of the fish whilst resting on the ground; on which or 

 near it generally this femily of fishes has its residence. 



The species of this fkniily are arranged among the Thoracic 

 fishes, or such as have the ventral fins directly under the 

 pectoral. 



