Storer’s Synopsis of the Fishes of North America. 405 
Pimelodus limosus, Mud Cat-fish, Rar., Ichth. Ohien., p. 66. 
Pimelodus PAIGE Mud Cat-fish, Rar. (a variety from age), Ichth. Ohien., p. 64. 
io ae “6 Kirttanp’s Report, pp. 169, 194; eataice ued not described. 
id Us O. fs Dexay’s Report, p. 187; catalogued, not described. 
Pimelodus limosus, Mud Cat-fish, Krrrnanp’s Manuscript for publication in Bost. Journ, Nat. Hist. 
13. Pimelodus natalis, Lesurur. 
Color of the fins deep red, mingled with yellow. The top of the head is of a deep olive, 
which is lighter upon the back, passing into yellow upon the sides, and becoming a bright 
yellow upon the abdomen. Body equal. Caudal fin truncated in a straight line; anal long, 
rounded. The barbels of the inferior jaw are unequal; the central two the shorter. 
D. (?). P.(?). V- (2?) <A. (2). C.(?). Length, 8 inches. 
Habitat, (?). Lesueur does not mention, although probably a southerner. 
Pimelode noel, Pimelodus natalis, Lesurur, Mémoires du Muséum, v. p. 155. 
14. Pimelodus lemniscatus, Lesurur. 
Pale and russet-colored. The first dorsal, anal, caudal, and pectorals, edged with black. 
Skin smooth, with small pustules upon the back. Its long and low adipose fin is united to 
the caudal fin. Tail round, wide, and united to anal fin by a membrane. The dorsal spine 
not denticulated ; that of the pectorals short, and denticulated anteriorly. 
D.8. P.12. V.9. A.20. C.50. All the fin rays subdivided. Length, 4 to 8 inches. 
Southern States, Dexay. 
Pimelodon livrée, Pimelodus lemniscatus, LEsururR, Mémoires du Muséum, v. p. 155. 
Pimelodus lemniscatus, DEKay’s Report, p. 187. 
15. Pimelodus ccrulescens, Rar. 
Back, head, and sides of the belly, dusky or lead color ; forehead dark brown, sides of the 
head yellowish ; belly and throat white. The maxillary barbels extend beyond the pectoral 
fins. Adipose fin broad, oblong-ova]. Caudal fin merely lunate in old specimens; deeply 
and acutely forked in the young. Pectoral spine serrated upon its posterior edge. 
D.1-6. P.1-7. V.8. A.30. C.20. Length, 22 inches. 
Lake Erie and the Ohio River, Kirrnany. Alabama, Storer. 
Pimelodus ccerulescens, Blue Cat-fish, Rar., Ichth. Ohien., p. 63. 
ze as me a3 Kirtianp’s Report, pp. 169, 194. 
Pimelodus maculatus, Spotted Cat-fish, Rar., Ichth, Ohien., p. 62 (the young). 
Pimelodus alii Ee Cat-fish, Rar., Ichth. Ohien., p. 63 (the middle-aged). 
ue se Remain) s Report, pp. 169, 194. 
Pimelodus argyrus, Silvery Cat-fish, Rar., Ichth. Ohien., p. 64 (variety from locality). 
16. Pimelodus xanthocephalus, Rar. 
Tron-gray, with the whole or part of the head yellow. Belly white. Upper jaw the 
longer. Barbels shorter than the head. ‘Tail entirely truncate ? 
D.1-6. P.(?). V.(?). A. 22. C.24. Length, 1 foot. 
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