RIBBAND FISH 
obliquely below the head, the other from the 
long fin on the back, quite through the tail ; 
which makes the fish appear as if it were 
bound with Ribbands, whence obviously arises 
it's name of distin61:ion. The fins and tail arc 
of a dusky colour. 
Edwards first figured and described this fish ; 
•which was sent from the Caribbee Islands to 
James Theobald, Esq. F. R. S. " I must,'' 
says PCdwards,. " leave the curious to range it 
in it's proper class.'* 
