REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR 1898 rl03 



Mugil cephalus Linnaeus 



Striped mullet 



The striped mullet was not abundant in the waters seined till fall. 

 Several were collected in Mecox bay, August 2, and a larger num- 

 ber in Clam Pond cove, Great South bay, August 22, but the great 

 schools were absent till October. 



Mugil curema C. <& Y. 

 Silver mullet 



Young individuals were taken at the following places. 

 Swan river, Patchogue 12 Aug. 



South side. Great South bay 15 Aug. 



Clam Pond cove, Great South bay 26 Aug. 



Adults were scarce, but half-grown specimens were abundant in 

 September and October. 



Caranx hippos {Linnaeus) 

 Yellow mackerel 



Only young individuals were seen and these were scarce. The 

 following localities furnished them. 

 Ocean beach, Southampton 3 Aug* 



Bluepoint, Great South bay 13 Aug. 



Duncan's creek. Great South bay 29 Aug. 



A young fish seined at Howell's point, August 29, had its tail 

 and a portion of the caudal peduncle bitten off, probably by a 

 bluefish. 



Alectis ciliaris {Block) 

 Threadfish 



This species was caught in a pound net at Islip L. I., August 18, 

 and presented by W. F. Clark. 



Selene vomer {Linnaeus) 

 Look down ; Moonfish 



Scarce. Taken at Duncan's creek. Great South bay, August 29. 

 Only the young were seen. 



