430 Storer on the 
length of the head. Jaws equal in length; gape 
of the mouth large; teeth sharp, recutved; teeth 
on the tongue larger than those in the jaws; teeth 
also on the palatines and vomer. Scales very small ; 
those on the lateral line, which pursues a straight 
course, larger than those on the rest of the body. 
The Dorsal fin is situated upon the anterior half 
of the body; it is yellow, with irregular black 
transverse bands; longer than high; the adipose fin 
is quite small near the tail. 
The Pectorals arise in front of the posterior angle 
of the operculum ; its length equal to one quarter of 
its height. The first ray white ; the second ray dark 
colored; the remainder of the fin red. 
The Ventrals commence opposite the middle of 
the dorsal fin; when unexpanded, their extremi- 
ties, together, form a sharp point. As in the pec- 
torals, the outer ray is white ; the second dark ; the 
remainder red. 
The Anal fin arises in front of the adipose fin, 
and is higher than long. 
The Caudal fin is of a dirty reddish brown, mot- 
tled with black spots; slightly bifurcated. 
The fin rays are as follows: D. 11; P. 13; V- 
8; A. 11; C..19. 
November 5th, 1838. I have just received three 
beautiful specimens of Trout, from Dr. Forsyth, 
of Sandwich, which are commonly called “ Salmon 
Trout,’ and, as such, are sought for with great 
avidity ; they are taken there in considerable quan- 
tities; not less than 1000 pounds yearly. It is quite 
