1828 Fishes. 



caught in roughish ground it is occasionally mottled on the dorsal 

 surface. 



Megrim, R. Arnoglossus. This fish is frequently taken in our 

 trawls, and always presents the appearance of having been dipped in 

 scalding water, and hence it has been called " scaldfish." I have 

 seen several measuring seven inches in length, but its most common 

 size is about five. The skin is very thin, and is readily rubbed off, 

 but the scalded appearance is natural to it. 



Sole, Solea vulgaris. Everywhere common. 



Variegated Sole, Monochirus linguatulus. Several examples of 

 this sole have been taken at Lamorna, in Mount's Bay, and at 

 St. Ives. 



Cornish Sucker, Lepidogaster Cornubiensis. Very common in 

 pools under stones, between tide-marks. It is a pretty species, and 

 firmly attaches itself to stones by its pectoral sucker. It is very 

 tenacious of life. It is very inactive, and when very much disturbed, 

 its chief activity consists of a mere wriggle to get rid of, or to remove 

 from the source of its annoyance. It is diffused throughout the Cor- 

 nish shores. It spawns about April. 



Bimaculated Sucker, Cornish Sucker, L. bimaculatus. In general 

 configuration, this species very much resembles the last, but is easily 

 distinguished from it, by the absence of the large ocellated spots be- 

 hind the eyes, and the smaller size of the dorsal fin. This is said not 

 to be so common as the last, but this arises from its living in deeper 

 water, and not from any scarcity of specimens. It is always found 

 nearer low-water mark spring-tides than at any other spot. 



Lump Sucker, Lumper, Cyclopterus lumpus. This remarkable 

 looking fish is not uncommon in particular localities. Its body 

 being very deep for its length, as well as very thick, and the very 

 fleshy, or fat appearance, being continued even to the edges of the 

 fins, together with its small mouth surrounded by its full cheeks, 

 gives this species the grotesque appearance of an over-fed, self-satis- 

 fied glutton. It is very inactive, adhering firmly to the stones or 

 rocks ; it rarely moves; except for the purpose of feeding. It varies in 

 colour, from a deep neutral tint to a yellowish carmine, depending on 

 age and the character of its feeding ground. 



Montagu's Sucker, C. Montagui. Common, but not abundant. 

 Unlike the others of the genus, it is rather active, and rarely makes 

 use of its suckers, unless in a stream, or anything that seems likely to 

 push it aside. 



