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from 3 to 3% times in the length of the base of the caudal, the 

 maxillary from 41^4 to 5% times in the same distance, and the eye 

 from 4 to 41/0 times in the head. The dorsal has 14 or 15 rays, 

 occasionally as many as 18 ; the anal has from 21 to 23. 



Contrary to statements in current descriptions, specimens in 

 alcohol, especially those that have lost their scales, show a very 

 distinct silvery lateral band. 



This is the largest and most valuable as a food fish of our 

 anchovies, reaching a length of 7 inches, and extending its range 

 northward to Puget Sound. 



Family SYNODONTID^. 

 34. Synodus lucioceps (Ay res). 



LIZARD PISH. 



(Jordan and Evermann, 1896, I, p. 539.) 



This species is represented in the collection by two adult spec- 

 imen.s from San Pedro, and a young one from San Diego. 



In our .specimens the lower jaw is not longer than the upper 

 as stated by Ayres (1855. p. 69) ; they otherwise agree in essential 

 respects with the original description. 



In the young specimen, I14 inches in length, dark plates are 

 present beneath the skin on the ventral side of .the body, arranged 

 as follows : One pair at edge of shoulder girdle, another pair 

 midway between pectorals and ventrals, and five pairs between 

 ventrals and vent. A dark line of pigTnent spots at base of cau- 

 dal, and a few similar spots along middle of sides posteriorly. 



This species reaches a length of 18 inches and ranges north to 

 San Francisco (Jordan and Gilbert, 1880, 475). It is not uncom- 

 mon, but is seldom brought to market. 



Family MYCTOPHID.E. 



35. Macrostoma angustidens Risso. 



(Jordan and Evermann, 1896, I, p. 555.) 



Known on our coast only from Cortez Banks. It is known 



from the Atlantic and Indian oceans, and Mediterranean Sea. 



Probably more than one specimen is confused under this name, 



and further study will modify this range. 



