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each side of the dorsal ; a broad silvery line extends 

 from the dorsal nearly to the anal fin. All fins crim- 

 son, with a shade of silver ; iris, red. One of the 

 prettiest and most delicious fishes on our markets. 

 Its flesh is generally acknowledged to be a superior 

 dish. It is common in the waters east of Table Bay, 

 and especially near the Roman Rock; where it is 

 caught with the hook and drag-net in great numbers. 

 A strayed individual, caught in Table Bay, on the 

 14th of June, 1849, measured sixteen inches in 

 length, and seven in breadth. 



14. Chetsoblephus Gibbiceps. Swains. {Baauche 

 RoodeStompneus ; Poeskop.) — Head, very large, broader 

 than the body. Front, obtuse, truncate; the profile 

 almost vertical. Eyes, near the crown, which is ele- 

 vated and gibbous ; lateral line terminating at the 

 lower side of the tail (Swainson). Mouth, middle- 

 sized ; teeth, strong. Back and sides, rose-red ; lower 

 parts, silvery. Length, one and a half to two feet. 

 A large snow-white spot in front of the forehead 

 enhances the beauty of this singular fish, which 

 ranks amongst the choicest in this colony. It is rare 

 in Table Bay, but frequently caught with the hook in 

 False Bay, Mostert Bay, Fishoek, and in similar lo- 

 calities. It is also exported. 



Pagktjs Laniakiub. Cuv. and Val. {Baggerath.) 

 Front, higher than in Chrysophrys. Strong conical 



