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1818.) OF THREE SPECIES OF FIS'H. 409 



The lateral line very plain; beginning upward and 

 forward of the pectoral fin, and proceeding straight to- 

 ward the tail; but it disappears just before it arrives there. 

 It is elevated enough to be traced distincdy by the 

 finger. 



The pectoral fins are small, rounded, and tipped with 

 Mueish white or pale blue. Rib spaces very evident. 



Colour on the back, brown; on the sides, pale; on the 

 belly, smutty white, not very unlike die brown variety of 

 fhe cod-fish. 



JUGULAR. 



Gadus albidus. NEWYORK WHITING. 



The specific differences appear to be, a wide mouth 

 fhrnished with numerous sharp teeth; a lower jaw rather 

 projecting beyond the upper; a beardless chin; a white 

 and silvery complexion, especially about the sides and 

 belly; and loosely-adhering scales over the whole skin. 



The individual from which I make the present de- 

 scription, was taken in the Atlantic ocean, a few leagues 

 from Sandy Hook, on what are called the Sea-bass banks. 

 Is a handsome and well-shaped fish; and although he 

 makes good food, is -so little prized at market, that the 

 fishermen generally throw him away. Is commonly, and 

 indeed frequently, catched by the hook, among the Sea- 

 bass (perca varia). 



The specimen is nineteen inches long; three deep; 

 and eight and a half girth. Grows large enough to weigh 

 three pounds. Belongs to the section of Gadus, which has 

 three dorsal fins, and a chin destitute of cirrhi; and con- 

 sequently is nearly allied in ichthyological character to 



