PISCES. 
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Fam. Labrida. 
Cossyphus, C. & Y. 
*C. pectoralis, Gill. — The Parrot-fish of St. Helena inhabits 
the rocky sea coast in shallow water. It is not used for food. 
It also occurs on the Pacific coasts of Central America ( ?) and at the 
West Indies. 
Novacula, C. & Y. 
*N. sanctse helenae, Gthr. — Although the colour of this fish is 
light purple, it is curiously and commonly called at St. Helena, where 
it is quite peculiar, the Sand or Deep-water Green-fisli. 
Julis, C. & Y. 
*J. sanctse helenee, C. & Y. — The Green-fish of St. Helena 
is quite peculiar, and, in the shallowest water round the coast, exists 
in great numbers throughout the year, though most abundant in 
summer. It is a most beautifully coloured fish, and esteemed as 
good eating, but most annoying through its greedy propensity of 
seizing on a bait directly it is thrown into the water. 
Scarus, Blkr. 
*S. strigatus, Gthr. — The Rock-fisli of St. Helena is peculiar 
to the spot, and inhabits the shallow water around the rocky coast. 
Its colours are most brilliant, and as variable as they are beautiful, 
but it is not used for food. 
Order Anacanthini. 
Fam. Gadidce. 
Physiculus, Kaup. 
*P. dalwigkii, Kaup. — The Skulpin of St. Helena is also found 
at Madeira. It is a deep-water fish, taken at a depth of 80 or 100 
fathoms at any time throughout the year, but is not generally used 
for food. 
Fam. Pleuronectidee. 
Rhomboidichthys, Blkr. 
AC sp.? — The Flounder is a small, unimportant species, although 
peculiar to the Island. It is taken close to the shore in shallow 
water. 
