EXPLANATION OF PLATE \n. 

 (After McCulloch.) 



Dactylospanis macroptcrus, P"orster. Black Perch. \'ery 

 plentiful between Gabo Island and Tasmania; also in 

 the Great Australian Bight (70 to 120 fathoms), i^ 

 to 3 lbs. Excellent table fish. 



