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county of Durham, in shallow water on a sand-bank, nearly (if not) 
dead, and he conveyed it to the neighbouring village of Seaton Carew, 
where it was shown to many persons. 
It was, at first, considered to be the Vaagmer (Gymnetrus arc- 
ticus) ; but from its greater size, being 14 feet 7 inches long, it was 
shown to be a larger species. 
Mr. Tristram, F..S8., saw it, and made it out to be G. Banksit. 
I do not know that species, which may probably be synonymous 
with G. Grilli, found in Iceland, or with an intermediate species 
known to Scandinavian zoologists. 
The fish, I was informed, was sent to Leeds to be sold and exhi- 
bited ; but it never was shown (as far as I can learn, and I was anxious 
to see it) at Stockton-on-Tees. When taken, it was in good condition, 
and its colours very bright. 
The Gymnetri are too rare on our coasts to permit arevision of the 
species, which is much required. 
Yours faithfully, 
Joun Hoae. 
Norton House, Stockton-on-Tees, 
April 11, 1866, 
Notes on the Dactylethre. 
To Dr. J. E. Gray, F.R.S. 
Dear Str,—I saw in the ‘ Annals of Natural History > an account 
by you of the Dactylethre. 
Tt is difficult here to tell how much is known on any subject, and 
therefore your notices of South African animals from time to time 
have proved of great service to me. 
I think, however, that your impressions as to the Dactylethre 
are not quite correct. I am inclined to think that the beardless, 
spurless specimens are females ; and you can judge from my notes. 
Description of Specimen caught in the Koonup River, near the 
Mancazana Old Post, Fort Beaufort District, S.A. 
From extremity of mouth to anus 53 inches ; from second inner 
toe, without claw, to anus, 5 inches; across the chest at armpit 
47 inches ; round the thigh 33 inches ; length of forearm 2% inches ; 
greatest width across the belly 64 inches; distance between eyes 
4 inch. 
Colour. —Ochraceous green on head ; olive-green on back, with 
darker leopard-like spots in rings of heterogeneous shape. Fore legs 
ochraceous olive-green ; hind legs the same, but with a reddish-brown 
tinge, terminating towards the toes in a rich sienna-brown. ‘Three 
inner toes armed with black nails ; web of feet ochraceous. No spurs; 
where the spurs would be, there was a slightly prominent projection. 
Anus orange-pink. Belly white, with a pale creamy tinge. Fore legs 
reddish ochraceous towards their extremities. Lower extremity and 
hind legs of a dirty salmon-colour, the last joint of the leg and the 
foot being on the inner side spotted with minute yellow dots. To- 
