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teeth in the upper jaw, which are directed forwards, 

 and projected from the mouth ; the two outer teeth 

 being longer and thicker than the rest, and those of the 

 lower jaw much smaller. The whole of the fish is of 

 a dark rose-colour, with a black spot at the insertion 

 of the pectorals, and with another on the extremity 

 of the dorsal fin. Lower jaw, white ; iris, silvery ; 

 length, twelve inches. Highly prized for its delicious 

 flesh. Not found in Table Bay; but frequently 

 caught with the hook in the waters towards the east 

 and south of Cape Town. This handsome fish owns 

 its surname of Laniarius (butcher) both to its colour 

 and to its sharp teeth and voracity. 



16. LITHOGNA.THUS CAPENSis. Swains. (Blaauwe 

 KaapscJie Steenbrassem.) Body, elongated, fusiform; 

 head, lengthened, projecting; mouth, small, terminal; 

 the maxillaries thick, enlarged, very hard ; tail, 

 slightly forked (Swainson). Back, dark marine-blue; 

 belly, white, tinged with purple. Length, two and a 

 half feet and upwards. 



An excellent table fish, and very fit for pickling 

 and salting. Caught with baited hooks, during sum 

 mer ; especially in Hout's Bay. 



17. PAGELLTJS AFER. HIHI. N. SP. (Roode Kaapsche 

 Stompneus) Body, ovate, broad, somewhat com 

 pressed. Lower jaw, a little shorter than the upper 

 one. Mouth, obtuse ; front teeth, conical, stronger 



