APPENDIX. | Fishes. 378 
Axosa communis [ Zhe Alice Shad]. 
The same may be said of this species—it is rare. They are termed 
“rock herring.” © 
Morrava vuuearis [ Zhe Cod]. 
It is to the stomach of this species that I am most indebted for 
many of the rarer of the testaceous and crustaceous specimens 
which I possess. For the cod’s bill of fare, see p. 253. The 
cod is extensively fished for along this part of the coast, and may 
be termed the poor man’s salmon. Great numbers are salted and 
dried, and in that state sent to the Southern markets. I have 
occasionally met with a cod of a red color, in all save the fins, 
which are generally of a yellowish tinge, and never larger than a 
common-sized haddock. They are known here by the name of 
“rock codlings.” 
Morruva £eLurinvs [ The Haddock}. 
Like the cod, it is extensively taken and largely cured, and forward- 
ed South. Our Buckie haddocks are well known for their excel- 
lence, and are famed for their superior qualities. Like the cod, 
the stomach of this species is also a rich mine for the naturalist. 
Morrava tusca [The Bib or Whiting Pout]. 
Frequent; but not often brought to market, although they are most 
excellent eating. The fishermen generally cut them up and use 
them as bait. 
Morruva minuta [The Power Cod]. 
Not known as an inhabitant of the Firth until recently. They are 
excellent eating. It is a great pity that they are so small and 
scarce. 
Merianeus vuiearis [ The Whiting], 
Often taken, but not so much admired as the Haddock. 
Morruva proriacatus [ The Pollack or Sythe}. 
Frequent. 
Vorrava carsonarius [| The Coal-fish]. 
Like the last. When young, great numbers of them are occasional- 
ly taken in our harbors in small-meshed nets. They are termed 
“ gerrocks.”” 
Meriucius vorearis [Zhe Haiel. 
Found occasionally. 
Lora moxva [ The Ling]. 
Fished for with the cod, and cured in the same manner. When 
salted and dried, they are called “kealing.” 
