340 ANIMAL FOOD RESOURCES OF DIFFERENT NATIONS. 



tant members are Anthias rasor, the Tasmanian barber 

 or red perch ; Arripis salar, the native salmon, and A. 

 truttaceus, the native salmon trout. The first of these 

 from its quality is highly esteemed. The second enter 

 rivers and wharves in myriads at certain seasons. The 

 trout is but the immature form of A. salar. They 

 sometimes reach 7 lbs. weight, but are most esteemed 

 as food when they are under 1 lb. weight. 



The snapper {Pagrus unicolor) is seldom seen in the 

 southern waters of Tasmania. This splendid fish seems 

 to favour the warmer latitudes, for it abounds and 

 forms the chief market supply, along the coasts of 

 Australia. 



The perch and trumpeter family is by far the largest 

 and most important, so far as the edible fishes of Tas- 

 mania are concerned. 



The real or Hobart Trumpeter (Latris kecatei, Rich.) 

 is deservedly held in high repute as the finest of the 

 Australian edible fishes. It commands a ready sale 

 in the neighbouring colonies, whether fresh, smoke- 

 dried, or salted. Many, indeed, consider the smoked 

 trumpeter equal, if not superior, to the Findon haddock 

 of Scotland (Gadus ceghfinus). 



The bastard trumpeter (Latris Forsteri, Cast.), 

 rarely exceeds 6 to 7 lbs. weight ; it is most prized 

 for food in the silver bastard or mature well-condi- 

 tioned form. 



The carp of the fishermen (CMlodacfylus spectabilis, 

 Hutton), although a somewhat coarse-looking fish, 

 appears to be highly esteemed. The rock gurnet 

 (Sebaates percoides) is held in great esteem for the table. 



The flatheads {Flatycephalus bassensis, Cuv. and Val.) 

 are the most important members of the Triglia family 

 on the Tasmanian coasts. They are good edible fish, 

 and would be much more highly prized for the table 

 were it not that they are repulsive-looking and very 

 common. 



The Tasmanian whiting (Sillago 'ciliata) is a most 

 valuable market fish. It fetches a higher price, for its 



