^2 MAILED CHEEKS. 



forefinger. In some instances tliey appear to assist in the 

 motion of the fish -whilst resting on the ground; on which or 

 near it generally this family of fishes has its residence. 



The species of this family are arranged among the Thoracic 

 fishes, or such as have the ventral fins directly under the 

 pectoral. 



