1898-1902. No. 25.] 



FISHES. 



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The under side of the head and the lips are a yellowish white. 

 Above, on the gill-cover, there is a light patch, and a narrow, light 

 hand runs right across the occiput, edged on both sides with a dark 

 stripe. The lower margin of the pectoral fin is light, and there are 

 some light patches on the same fin. 



The species was first described by Sir JOHN RICHARDSON, from 

 two specimens taken on the Belcher Expedition in Northumberland 

 Sound 1 . Another specimen was subsequently taken by the Howgate 

 Polar Expedition in 187778 in Cumberland Sound, and described by 

 TARLETON H. BEAN 2 . 



Gymnelis viridis FABRICIUS. 



July 12, 1901. Bay at Landsend. 1 specimen, 142 mm. 

 Aug. 30, 1901. Gaasefjord, 8 m. Clay and small stones with bown algae. 

 1 specimen, 114 mm. 



The first of these specimens, although faded in colour, still shows 

 9 light transverse bands across the body and tail, and a light patch by 

 the opercular flap. The other specimen has no markings, either patches 

 or hands. 



The most important measurements in these specimens are as 

 follows : 



1 The Last of the Arctic Voyages. Vol. II. London, 1855. P. 362, PI. XXVI. 



2 Bull. Unit. States National Museum. No. 15, p. 112. Washington, 1879. 



