174 NEW-YORK FAUNA. 
excellent pan fish. It is found as far as the coast of Massachusetts, and northwardly to the 
banks of Newfoundland. I am not aware that it is found south of Delaware bay. 
THE SPOTTED BERGALL. 
CTENOLABRUS UNINOTATUS, 
PLATE XXIX. FIG. 90. 
Le Cténolabre mouché. Cov. et VAL. Hist. des Poiss. Vol. 12, p. 239, 
Characteristics. A black spot on the first two soft rays of the dorsal fin, sometimes bordered 
with whitish. About six irregular dusky bands across the back. Length 
three to five inches. 
Description. Body elongated, compressed ; its height to its length as one to four. Teeth 
more equal, smaller, and more crowded, than in the preceding. Preopercle very finely den- 
ticulated on its posterior margin; both this and the opercle covered with numerous scales. 
The soft portion of the dorsal fin elevated and rounded. Caudal fin more rounded than in the 
preceding. . 
Color. About six unequal short transverse dark olive bands on the back; these are very 
distinct at the base of the dorsal, but become effaced on the sides. Series of rusty dots along 
the sides. Gill-covers obscurely rayed with greenish. Bright blue on the lower jaw, ventrals, 
vent, and base of the anal fin. An oblong oval brownish black or black spot on the base of 
the two first rays of the soft portion of the dorsal fin, or on the two last rays of the spinous 
portion ; this spot is sometimes bordered with white or light yellowish. 
Length, 3:0 - 5:0. 
Fin rays, D. 19.9; P. 15; V. 1.5; A..3.105 ©. 133° 
The Spotted Bergall is always found in company with the preceding, and has hitherto been 
considered as the young of that species. They both prefer rocky shores. J am unable to . 
state any thing in relation to its geographical distribution. 
