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line extends from the dorsal nearly to the anal fin. All fins 
crimson, with a shade of silver. Iris red. Young specimens do 
not exhibit the vivid hues, so remarkable in adults. Head and 
back reddish-brown ; flanks and belly orange. An azure dot 
stands in the centre of the middle line . 
One of the prettiest and most delicious fishes in our markets. Its 
flesh is generally acknowledged to be a superior dish. It is common 
in the waters east of Table Bay, and especially near the Roman Rock, 
where it is caught with the hook and drag-net in great numbers. A 
strayed individual, caught in Table Bay on the 14th of June, 1849, 
measured sixteen inches in length, and seven in breadth. 
15. Chrysoblephus Gibbiceps, Swains. (Baaische Roode 
Stompneus ; Poescop.) — Head very large, broader than the body. 
Front obtuse, truncate ; the profile almost vertical. Eyes near 
the crown, which is elevated and gibbous. Lateral line termi- 
nating at the lower side of the tail. (Swainson.) Mouth middle- 
sized; teeth strong. Back and sides rose-red; lower parts 
silvery. Length from one and a half to two feet. 
A large snow-white 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, Mosselt Bay, Fishock, and in similar localities. It is 
also exported. 
16. Pagrus Laniakitts. Cuv. and Val. {Dageraad.) 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 pec- 
torals, and with another on the extremity of the dorsal fin. 
Lower jaw white ; iris silvery ; length twelve inches. 
Highly prized for its delicious flesh. Not found in Table Bay, but 
frequently caught with the hook in the waters towards the East and 
South of Cape Town. This handsome fish owns its surname of Lani- 
arius (butcher,) both to its colour, and to its sharp teeth, and voracity. 
17. Lithognathus Capensis. Swains. (Blaauive Kaapsche 
Steenbrasem.) — Body elongated, fusiform ; head lengthened, pro- 
jecting ; mouth small, terminal ; the maxillaries thick, enlarged, 
very hard ; tail slightly forked. (Swainson.) Back dark ma- 
rine-blue ; belly white, tinged with purple. Length two and a 
half feet and upwards. 
An excellent table fish and very fit for pickling and salting. Caught 
with baited hooks during summer ; especially in Hout Bay. 
