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ST. HELENA. 
so named from the use made of its horny skin after the contents are 
removed and it is well dried. 
Tetrodon, Linn. 
*T. cutaneus, Gthr. — The Bottle-fish is also found at the Cape 
of Good Hope. 
*T. sanctse helense, Gthr. — The Bastard Hog-fish has been 
found also at Japan. 
Ortliagoriscus, Bl. Selin. 
O. sp. ? — Sun-fish are taken in deep water off the Island by 
whaling ships, chiefly for the sake of the oil which their livers afford, 
hut they are seldom, if ever, now captured by the Islanders. 
Fain. Balididce. 
Balistes, Cuv. 
*B bnniva, Lacep. — The Bile-fish, so called from the resem- 
blance to a file which it wears on its back. It is of no use as food. 
Order Lophobranchii. 
Hippocampus, Leach. 
*H. sp. ? — Called the Sea Horse from the striking resemblance 
between its head and that of a hoi’se. This pretty little bright 
red creature is occasionally brought up from a considerable depth by 
fishermen’s lines and boats’ moorings. 
Order Chondropterygii. 
Carcharias, Cuv. 
C. sp. ? — The Common Shark attains a length of fifteen or six- 
teen feet. Sharks prowl about the coast and bays, even approaching 
close to the landing-steps in search of prey. Few accidents, how- 
ever, have been caused by these creatures, and as bathers are not 
over-cautious, it may be through some distaste for the St. Ilelenians, 
one of them having, it is said, a long while ago, swallowed a soldier, 
with great-coat, musket, and bayonet, just as befell from his post 
as sentry, and, suffering so much discomfort, was easily captured 
next day. 
C. glaucus, Linn. — The Blue Shark, of small size, is occasionally 
taken. It generally inhabits tropical seas. 
