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It appears not unlikely that the Pennant-Fish (sometimes 
called Diamond-Fish) is the young of the Silvery Moon-Fish. 
The former makes its appearance in our waters about the 
end of summer every year. 
Samson-Fish (Seriola hippos). 
Pirate LIX. 
Though very plentiful in our waters off-shore, examples 
of this species are not frequently to be seen in our markets, 
those that do come in being usually taken by hook and line. 
It is a fine fish, of great potential value. A length of not less 
than 2 feet is attained. 
Kingfish (Servola lalandi). 
It will be of interest to mention that this handsome fish 
is the celebrated Amber-Fish, or Coronado, of America, under 
another name. It is a great “ game-fish”’ both here and in 
America, and there can be no doubt that it is destined to be 
one of Australia’s principal sporting fishes; while from a 
general economic standpoint it must become of immense 
importance. At the same time it is not likely to be considered 
as a first-class fish, its flesh not being of such good flavor or 
consistency as that of the majority of our food-fishes. 
The Kingfish grows to a length of 6 feet, and a weight 
of about 100 pounds, examples of 4 feet in length being quite 
common. It is of a highly voracious habit, and is a swift 
and powerful swimmer. A typical pelagic fish, it moves 
about in enormous shoals, from which large bodies become 
detached, entering our harbors either in pursuit of smaller 
fishes, like the Pilchard, or to escape the attentions of sharks 
and porpoises (Dolphins), which play great havoc amongst 
them. 
The Kingfish is captured in special large-meshed hauling- 
nets, or by means of hook and line. It is not very particular 
as to bait and is easily hooked on a line trailing behind a 
moving boat. Artificial spinning baits are often used, while 
many anglers use a living Yellowtail. When hooked it makes 
a good fight before being landed. 
