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6. Hemulon heterodon, Cuv. 
Similar to the H. canna in its color, but the bands are less numerous than in that species. 
The soft portion of the dorsal and anal fins are entirely scaly, also the greater portion of the 
caudal fin. Some of the lateral teeth of the upper jaw, near the angle, are longer than the 
others, and slightly diverge. 
D. 12-14. P.(?). V.(?). A-3-8. C.(?)- Length, (?). 
Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Cuv. 
La Gorette Chaponne, Hemulon heterodon, Cuy. et VAL., V. p. 235. 
7. Hemulon aurolineatum, Cuv. 
Silvery, with longitudinal lines ; the first and fourth of these lines, which are one above 
and the other beneath the lateral line, at equal distances, are broader than the others. A 
brown spot at the base of the caudal fin. Fins yellowish gray. 
D. 13-15. P.(?). V. (2). A.3-8. C.(?). Length, 6 or 7 inches. 
Caribbean Sea, Cuv. 
Called ‘‘ Crocro,’’ at St. Domingo. 
La Gorette rayée d’or, Hemulon aurolineatum, Cuv. et Vau., v. p. 237. 
8. Hemulon quadrilineatum, Cuv. 
Silvery ; grayish towards the back, with four longitudinal lines, the two upper brown, the 
two lower golden; one is above the lateral line; the second includes this line; the third 
passes through the eye, beneath the lateral line; the fourth runs from the pectorals to the 
tail. Dorsal fin grayish brown. Caudal brown. ‘The other fins whitish. 
D. 13-14. P.(?). V.(?). A.3-8. C. (?). Length, 6 or 7 inches. 
Caribbean Sea, Cuv. 
Called ‘‘ Cricri,’’ at St. Domingo. 
La Gorette 4 quatre lignes, Hemulon quadrilineatum, Cov. et Vat., v. p. 238, pl. 120. 
ce a Witson, Encyclop. Brit., Art. Ichth., pl. 300, fig. 1. 
9. Hemulon album, Cuv. 
Of a dull silvery-white color. No canines. Preopercular denticulations exceedingly fine. 
A row of compact, small, conical teeth in jaws. 
D. 12-16. P.18. V.1-5. A.3-9. C.17. Length, 2 feet. 
Caribbean Sea, Cuv. 
La Gorette blanche, Hemulon album, Cuy. et VAt., v. p. 241. 
10. Hemulon chromis, Cuv. 
Silvery, with a brown spot between each of the dorsal spines. Teeth similar to those of 
the H. album. 
