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and the barbels and papillse of the head more or less torn 

 and obliterated, may perhaps be referred to this species, 

 the proportions being the same. 



Gohiosoma ceuthoecum Jordan and Gilbert, should be re- 

 ferred to this genus. Barhulifer papillosus is most readily 

 distinguished from ceuthoecus by its deeper form, the depth 

 of ceuthoecus being 7 in its length. The barbels in ceutkoR- 

 cus, Dr. Jordan informs us, are quite small. 



56. Barbulifer ceuthoecus (Jordan & Gilbert). Key West. 



XYII. GoBiosoMA Girard. 



57. Gobiosoma histrio Jordau. Guaymas. 



58. Gobiosoma molestum Girard. 



Gulf coast of the United States. Baliia. 



The specimens in the Museum are from Louisville, Ky., Pensacola, 

 Florida; and No. 13,143, one specimen li inches, from Bahin. 



This specimen agrees very closely with the specimens of 

 Gohiosoma molestum from Pensacola, Fla., the fins being 

 somewhat higher. 



D. YII— 11; A. 11. Head 3 in length; depth 3J. High- 

 est dorsal spine Ij in head, highest ray If; caudal very 

 broad and rounded, 1 in head; ventral reaching vent, Ij in 

 head; pectoral slightly longer. Body highest below first 

 dorsal spine, tapering to snout and to caudal peduncle; head 

 slightly wider than high. 



Color yellowish, with traces of dark cross shades; head, 

 body, vertical and ventral fins with minute points; a black 

 spot on the membrane of dorsal between first and sei-oad 

 spines; fins otherwise uniform in color; pectorals plain. 



59. Gobiosoma bosci (Lac^pede.) 



Atlantic coast of the United States.. 



The specimens in the Museum are from Florida; Somer's Pt., New 



-Jersey; Charleston, S. C; Fortress Monroe; Amelia Island, 



Florida; Hilton Head, S. C. 



