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figured in Beechey's Zoological Appendix, in the distance between 

 the pectorals and ventrals, but is so unlike that figure in other re- 

 spects that it is impossible to assign it to that species. Call. An- 

 tarcticvs has large pectorals whose tips overlie the base of the 

 ventrals. 



Narcine Tasmaniensis, (Nob.). Tasmanian Narcine. 



This species has not yet been compared with Narcine capensis, 

 but it is most probably distinct. A full description is given in the 

 paper, to enable authors who have the opportunity of seeing figures 

 or recent specimens of Narcine capensis, to point out the differences. 

 It is named " Ground Shark" at Port Arthur and Hobart Town. 



Syngnathits argus (Nob.). Ocellated Pipe-Fish. Syng., depressus, 

 latus, pinnis pectoralibus dorsique prceditus ; ventralibus caudceque 

 orbatis ; dorso maculis aculeis ornato ; maculis albis und serie in 

 margine ventris dispositis. 

 This very handsome pipe-fish differs from all the groups of species 

 indicated in the Regne Animal, in having pectoral fins, while the 

 caudal and ventrals are wanting. It did not form part of Mr. Lem- 

 priere's collection, but is said to have been presented to the Hasiar 

 Museum by the surgeon of a convict ship ; its exact habitat being 

 unknown. 



It was mentioned in the former paper that labels of many of the 

 specimens were detached, so that correct references could not be 

 made to Mr. Lempriere's list. In this predicament is the ' Saw-fish' 

 or ' Bugler,' which attains the w T eight of sixteen pounds, but the 

 example sent was below the usual size. Also one of the ' Parrot 

 Fish,' known locally as the • Blue-head.' The Thyrsites altivelis is 

 named the ' Baracoota,' and Mr. Lempriere says that there is a se- 

 cond species taken at Port Arthur, which has much lower dorsal 

 spines, but is more esteemed as an article of diet. This is probably 

 the Thyrsites utun of the Histoire des Poissons. The most choice 

 fish in the colony is called the ' Trumpeter', and weighs, when full- 

 sized, eight or nine pounds. A single specimen of this was sent, 

 and is doubtless described in this or the former part of the paper. 



There are also in the collection several specimens of a Hemiram- 

 phus. which is known locally by the name of ' Guard Fish.' They are 

 only half the full size, which is said to be fifteen inches. Several 

 specimens of a Diodon have all the characters ascribed to D. nycthe- 

 merus in Cuvier's monograph (Mem. du Mus., iv.). Two species of 

 Hippocampi are probably those described by White and Shaw as in- 

 habitants of Port Jackson. A ' Rock Cod' taken in the sea was too 

 much decayed for examination, the skull being all that could be 

 preserved ; and several examples of a small freshwater fish were also 

 very much injured. The species bears the local name of ' Trout,' 

 is said to have an olive colour, with small red spots, and to weigh 

 when full-grown about nine ounces. It is perhaps the Galaxias 

 truttaceus of Cuvier, or an allied species. A ' Sea Cow' mentioned 

 in the list may be the CallorJiynchus Tasmanius. A Solea of a sub- 

 orbicular form, and having a small square spot on each scale, and a 

 freshwater Anguxlla, remain undcscribed. 



