98 PANTHER WOLF-FISH. 



which are those on the back, upper part of the 

 sides, and dorsal fin : the whole skin is of the same 

 mucous or slippery nature as in the common Wolf- 

 Fish, and is every where covered with small points 

 or specks in place of scales : the head is roundish ; 

 the lips doubled; the eyes rather large, and the 

 general disposition of the teeth the same as in the 

 preceding: the length of such specimens pf this 

 fish as have hitherto been observed is about three 

 feet or rather more : in other particulars it agrees 

 with the common species. Native of the Northern 

 seas. 



