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torals scaly ; caudal less widely forked than maculatus ; teeth 

 triangular, compressed, about 40 in each jaw ; pectorals scaly ; 

 spots and stripes brownish ; head \\ ; depth 4^ ; D. XVII-I, 

 15-VIII; A. II, 14-VIII. 

 Sarda sarda. The Bonito. Body elongate, moderately compressed, 

 robust; headsf; depth 4 ; D. XXI-I, 13-VIII; A.I, 13-VII ; 

 P. 10 ; scales small, those of the pectoral region forming a dis- 

 tinct corselet ; teeth moderate, slightly compressed, about 40 in 

 each jaw ; mouth large, maxillary reaching beyond orbit ; lateral 

 line slightly undulating, with nowhere a decided curve. 



THE SPANISH MACKEREL 



(Scomber omorus maculatus) 



The Spanish mackerel was first described by 

 Dr. Mitchill, in 18 15, from the vicinity of New- 

 York. He named it tnaculatzis, or " spotted," 

 owing to the large bronze spots on its sides. 



It is common to the southern portions of the 

 Atlantic and Pacific coasts and the Gulf of Mex- 

 ico, ranging in summer as far north as Cape Cod, 

 and is one of the trimmest and most graceful 

 fishes known, as well as one of the most beautiful 

 both in form and coloration. It is especially 

 adapted for rapid and sustained motion. Its 

 long, graceful, and elliptical body is four times its 

 depth. The head is as long as the depth of the 

 body, with a large mouth, and sharp, lancet-shaped 

 teeth in both jaws. It has two dorsal fins; the 

 second dorsal and anal fins are nearly opposite 



