792 REPORT OF COMMISSIONER OF FISH AND FISHERIES. [6] 



natula, an undetermined species of sea- anemone, a star-fish (Rippasteria), 

 several ophiurans, a number of small Crustacea (Caprella, DuUchia, &c), 

 and halibut parasites; also a number of interesting fishes, among 

 which were eleven specimens of the grenadier (Macrurus Fabricii), two 

 chiinseras (Chimcera plumbed), two specimens of a new species of hake 

 {Haloporpliyrus viola) blue in color, and a small dogfish, new to America. 



83. Philip Merchant and Thomas Ginnevan, sch. Marion. Two 

 large spiuy spider-crabs {Lithodes mala). 



84. George K. Allen, sch. Marion. Fine specimen of the gold- 

 banded bush-coral (Keratoisis ornaia). 



85. Philip Merchant, sch. Marion. Five specimens of the jointed 

 bush-coral (Acanella Normani). 



86. William Brown, sch. Mariou. Three specimens of a black dog- 

 fish, new to the American coast. 



87. John Larkin, Gloucester. A young hagdon, brought in by sch. 

 George W. Stetson. 



8^. Capt. William Demsey, sch. Everett Steele. Parasites of codfish 

 (JEJga psora), from George's Bank. 



89. Crew of sch. Alice G. Wonson. Two specimens of the tree-coral 

 (Paragorgia arborea), two of the great bush-coral (Primnoa reseda), a, 

 specimen of Goode's cup-coral (Flabellum Goodei), two specimens of a 

 star-fish, new to science (Asteropsis grandis), basket star-fish (Astrophy- 

 tori), small scallop shells of a rare species (Pecten vitreus), and a lancet- 

 mouth (Alepidosaurus ferox). 



90. F. S. Andrews, East Gloucester. A specimen of the spiny 

 spider-crab (Idthodes maid), brought in by the sch. Clara B. Sweet, 

 from Middle Bank, 40 fathoms. 



91. Miles McDonald, Gloucester. Sea-mouse {Aphrodite aculeata), 

 from Middle Bank. 



9L\ Captain William N. Wells, sch. E. B. Phillips. A lot of shells 

 from Grand Bank, lat, 44° 35' X., long. 50° 42' W. (through Captain 

 Blatchford). 



93. James G. Tarr, Gloucester. Sample of oil from an unknown 

 fish. 



94. Capt. G. H. Martin, sch. Northern Eagle. Specimens of small 

 fish taken at the surface of the sea ; and also goose-barnacles (Lepas 

 fascicular is), isopod crustaceans (Idotea), sword-fish parasite (Lemcca) 

 with hydroids attached, and a small lobster (Homarus Amerieanus) ; taken 

 between Boon Island and Matinicus Kock, off the coast of Maine. 



95. Captain Baker, sch. Peter D. Smith. Parasites of the cod 

 (JEga psora), young dog fish (Squalus amerieanus), and a lump-fish 

 ^Cyclopterus lumpus). 



96. Thomas Burns, Gloucester. Large specimen of star-fish (Hip- 

 pasterm phrygiana), taken 6 miles southeast of Eastern Point Light, 

 Cape Ann, 36 fathoms. 



97. Captain Briggs Gilpatrick, sch. City of Gloucester. Sample 

 of oil from a fish taken on Grand Banks, 300 fathoms. 



