THE COD-FISH FAMILY. 



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tins placed very forward, narrow and pointed. Pectoral fins large and 

 rounded. Anal fin beginning behind commencement of second back- 

 fin, ending opposite each other. Tail-fin oval and slightly pointed. 

 Scales small. Colours : general hue of body yellowish brown, clouded 

 and spotted with darker brown, and covered with a mucous secretion ; 

 under parts lighter ; lateral line indistinct and straight. Fins nearly 

 same colours as parts of body to which they are attached. 



Fin-rays: D. 14-68: P. 20: V. 6: A. 67: C. 36. 



