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inches.) In build it is almost bream-like, and its superb 
coloration places it amongst the most beautiful of our many 
charmingly-colored fishes. 
The name Government Bream has been applied to this 
species in Queensland on account of the presence of three 
large stripes on each side, so arranged as to suggest a resem- 
blance to the broad-arrow. 
Black-spotted Sea Perch (Genyoroge fulviflamma). 
This is closely allied to the Government Bream, but it 
does not attain to such a large size, the largest which has 
come under my notice being about 13 inches in length. 
It does not often make its appearance in our markets, 
though, apparently, tolerably common at times in our northera 
waters. 
The term “ Black-spotted”’ has been applied to this 
fish because of the existence of a large deep-brown or blackish 
spot on each side, on the posterior half of the body, just 
beneath the soft part of the dorsal fin. 
Another species, which is very closely allied to this, and 
is very similar in general appearance, is Lutianus johntt. 
This has been recorded from the same portion of our coastline, 
and if captured by the fishermen would be likely to be clas- 
sified with the Black-spotted Sea Perch. 
Two other species of this genus, known as Genyoroge 
bengalensis and Genyoroge macleayanus are recorded from our 
waters, but little is known in regard to their occurrence; 
while, if they were captured and sent to market, they would 
be sold amongst what is loosely termed the “ mixed fish.’ 
Pearl Perch (Glaucosoma scapulare). 
Pirate XXXI. 
A northern fish, also known as Epaulette Fish, on account 
of the presence upon each shoulder of a comparatively large, 
irregularly oval, bony shield, which is covered with a shining 
black skin. 
