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TANG MULLET. 



Mugil Tang. M. griseo-argenteus, lincis longitudinalibus sub- 



flaws, operculis desquamatis. 

 Silver-grey Mullet, with yellowish longitudinal streaks, and 



scaleless gill-covers. 

 Mugil Tang. M. ore angustato, operculis desquamatis. Block. 



t. 3Q5. 



LENGTH about a foot : shape rather shorter and 

 thicker than that of the common Mullet : head 

 large ; mouth small : eyes rather large : gill-covers 

 without scales : those on the body large : colour 

 silvery white, with longitudinal yellowish streaks : 

 back brown : fins reddish : first dorsal four-rayed : 

 tail slightly lunated. Native of Guinea, inhabiting 

 fresh waters : called by the natives Tang, and con- 

 sidered as an excellent food. 



Of this species a supposed variety is described 

 by Dr. Bloeh, in which the gill-covers were scaled, 

 the colour of the fish brighter, the eyes more 

 vertical, and the head smaller. 



