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than the body. Front obtuse, truncate ; the profile 

 almost vertical. Eyes near the crown, which is elevated 

 and gibbous. Lateral line terminating at the lower side 

 of the tail (Swainson). Mouth middle-sized; teeth strong. 

 Back and sides rose-red • lower parts silvery. Length 

 H to 2 feet. 



A large snow-wliite spot in front of the forehead, enhances the 

 beauty of this singular fish, which ranks amongst the choicest in this 

 Colony. It is rare in Table Bay, but frequently caught with the hook 

 in False Bay, Mostert Bay, Fishhoek, and in similar localities. It is 

 also exported. 



16. Pagrus laniarius. Cuv. & Val. (Dayeraad.) 

 Front higher than in Chrysophrys. Strong conical teeth 

 in the upper jaw, which are directed forward, and project 

 from the mouth, the two outer teeth being longer and 

 thicker than the rest, and those of the lower jaw much 

 smaller. The whole fish is of a dark rose-colour, with a 

 black spot at the insertion of the pectorals, and with 

 another on the extremity of the dorsal fin. Lower jaw 

 white; iris silvery; length 12 inches. 



Highly prized for its delicious flesh. Not found in Table Bay, bu^ 

 frequently caught with the hook in the waters towards the east and 

 south of Cape Town. This handsome fish owns its surname of Lamarim 

 (butcher) both to its colour and to its sharp teeth and voracity. 



17. LlTHOGNATHUS CAPENSIS. SWAINS. {BlddUWe 



Kaapsche Steenbrasem.) — Body elongated, fusiform ; 

 head lengthened, projecting ; mouth small, terminal ; 

 the maxillaries thick, enlarged, very hard ; tail slightly 

 forked (Swainson). Back dark marine-blue, belly white 

 tinged with purple. Length 2^ feet and upwards. 



An excellent table fish and very fit for pickling and salting. Caught 

 with baited hooks during summer ; especially in Hout Bay. 



IS. Pagellus Afer. Mihi. n. sp. (Boode Kaapsche 

 Slompncuz.) — Body ovate, broad, somewhat compressed. 

 Lower jaw a little shorter than the upper one. Mouth 

 obtuse ; front teeth conical, stronger and larger than 

 those within ; both jaws paved internally with two rows 

 of round molars. Lateral line well-marked. Head and 



