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FISHES. 
135. Merluccius vulgaris, Flem. Hake. 
Eecorded by Day, Brit. Fishes, vol. i. p. 302, as found in the 
Moray Firth during July and August, following the herrings, 
hence probably the common name, " Herring Hake." Re- 
ported from the north coast by Mr. Crawford, and caught 
by us at Loch Inver on the long sea-lines. Very numerous 
some seasons ; caught but not eaten by the Caithness 
people (Peach). 
136. Phycis blennioides (Brunn.). Greater Forked Beard. 
Edward says that on the Banffshire coast this fish is of rare 
occurrence, and that only at long intervals. 
1 3 7. "Lota vulgaris, Guv. Burbot. 
138. Molva vulgaris, Flem. Ling. 
Abundant off the coast, though not so numerous as the cod. 
Common at Loch Inver, and caught by us on the long sea- 
lines. 
139. Motella mustella {L.). Five-bearded Rockling. 
140. Motella cimbria (X.). Four-bearded Rockling. 
Mr. Peach informs us that these two species are not uncommon 
in the rock-pools near low tide. 
141. Motella tricirrata, Bl. Three-bearded Rockling. 
The young of this species have been taken by Edward on the 
Banffshire coast. 
142. Motella macrophthalma, GHinth. 
