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Calamus bajonado (Bloeh and Schneider) (Jolt-head Porgy). 



This is the largest of the porgies, reaching a size of 2 feet and a weight 

 of ten pounds. It is also the most abundant species of this genus and the most 

 important as a food-fish. Found in abundance throughout the West Indies 

 and north to the Florida Keys. Taken by the Expedition at Nassau, June 22, 

 1903. 



Family GERRID.^ (Silver Jennies). 



Gerres brasilianus (Cuvier and Valenciennes) (Patao). 

 Found from Cuba to Brazil, and ranking as a good food-fish wherever it 

 is abundant. It reaches a foot in length and is generally common. Collected 

 by the Expedition at Nassau, June 18, 1903. 



Gerres cinereus (Walbaum) (Broad Shad). 

 This is one of the largest members of the family Gerridce, reaching a 

 length of more than a foot, and has considerable value as a food-fish. It is 

 common to both coasts of tropical America, north to Florida and to Lower 

 California. Obtained by seines and other nets. Common in the market at 

 Nassau. Obtained by the Expedition at Spanish Wells and Clarence Harbor 

 during July, 1903. 



EuciNosTOMUS gula (Cuvicr and Valenciennes) (Silver Jenny). 



This is a common species from the coasts of Carolina to Brazil. It 

 grows to a length of six inches and is chiefly valuable as bait. Obtained by the 

 Expedition at Spanish Wells, Watlings Island and Clarence Harbor, during 

 July, 1903. 



EuciNOSTOMXis lefroyi Goode (Long-boned Shad). 

 A bait fish, reaching a length of 8 inches. Common from Bermuda west- 

 ward to Florida, and southward throughout the West Indies. Taken by the 

 Expedition at Spanish Wells, the Current, and Clarence Harbor during 



July, 1903. 



Family p:6iaCANTHID;E (Catalufas). 



Phiacanthus cruentatus (Lacepede) (Big-eye). 



This fish is known in Havana as the " catalufa," and is a common food-fish 



in that market. It is found throughout the West Indies, ranging across the 



Atlantic to St. Helena and the Canaries. Obtained by the steamer Albatross 



at Bum Cay. 



