316 FISHES 



Spaeisoma distinctum (Poey) (Streaked Parrot Fish). 



This species ranges throughout the West Indies, and was obtained by the 

 Expedition in the Bahamas during June and July, 1903. 



Spaeisoma flavescens (Bloch and Schneider) (Mud Parrot). 



One of the smaller of the parrot fishes, rarely exceeding a foot in length; 

 plain in color; common from Key West to Eio Janeiro. Obtained by the 

 Expedition in the Nassau market, June, 1903. 



Spaeisoma hoplomystax (Cope). 



Occurs in the West Indies and from Key West to Bahia. It is very com- 

 mon throughout its whole range, being seined in large quantities by the Expe- 

 dition at Clarence Harbor. A number of specimens were also obtained at 

 Spanish Wells and the east end of Hog Island during July, 1903. 



-Spaeisoma loeito Jordan and Swain (Loro). 



Found in the West Indies and used as food by the Porto Eicans. It was 

 collected by the Expedition at Nassau in June, 1903. 



SoAEus O^EULEUS (Bloch) (Blue Parrot Fish). 



Widely and abundantly distributed throughout the West Indies northward 

 as far as Chesapeake Bay. It reaches a length of 2 or 3 feet and a weight of 

 twenty pounds, its large size making it the most important of the parrot fishes, 

 although it is not highly yalued as food. A specimen was taken opposite Man- 

 grove Cay by the Expedition, June 27, 1903. Common. 



ScAEUS OEOiCENsis (Bloch) (BuUon). 

 One of the smaller of the species, its length rarely exceeding 6 or 7 

 inches. It is very common throughout the West Indies and ranges north to 

 Key West. Large numbers were obtained at Spanish Wells, Powells Point 

 and Clarence Harbor by the Expedition during July, 1903. 



SoAEUs T^NIOPTEEUS Desmarest (Eibbon-finned Parrot Fish). 

 Occurs in the West Indies and is rather numerous. It reaches a length of 

 about 10 inches. Collected by the Expedition in the Bahamas during June 

 and July, 1903. 



