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Table of comparative measurements of. specimens of longjaw whitejish (Arggrosomus prog- 



nathus) — Continued. 



* Gill mutilated ; number uncertain. 



Food value. — The longjaw is a fish of some commercial importance in 

 lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Ontario. It is most valuable in 

 Lake Michigan, although a few years ago the largest catch was taken in 

 Lake Ontario. Its edible qualities are relatively high. The flesh is 

 firm and of very good flavor, and by many people the difference between 

 the longjaw and the common whitefish in this respect is considered to be 



