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BULLETIN OF THE UNITED STATES FISH COMMISSION. 
ENGRAULIDIDiE. The Anchovies. 
43. Stolephorus brownii (Gmolin). Striped Anchovy ; “Anchovy.” ( * t § ) 
Abundant. Occasionally rather uncommon. Found from August to late in fall. Much the most 
numerous species of anchovy. 
44. Stolephorus argyrophanus (Cuvier & Valenciennes). “Anchovy.” (*t) 
Not uncommon at times. Most numerous in fall, in company with small herring. 
45. Stolephorus mitchilli (Cuvier & Valenciennes). “Anchovy.” (* t) 
Abundant. Associates with S. brownii. 
SALMONIDA1. The Salmon Family. 
46. Salmo salar Linnmus. Salmon. (* t) 
A few are taken every year in traps in Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound, generally in May. 
The usual weight of those caught is pounds, large fish being rare. As having salmon in one’s posses- 
sion is against Massachusetts law, it is difficult to learn much about the fish from the fishermen. 
47. Salvelinus fontinalis (Mitchill). Broolc Trout; Speckled Trout, (t) 
Abounds in the fresh waters of the region, and in fall, where communication exists, regularly 
enters the salt water, remaining through winter. Occasionally taken in fyke nets set in Great Harbor 
and Little Harbor. 
ARGENTINIDiE. The Smelts. 
48. Osmerus mordax (Mitchill). “Smelt.” (* t §) 
Most abundant in March, but common from October to May ; a few are found in summer in Eel 
Pond and Hadley Harbor. Spawns in February and March. Maximum length 14 inches, minimum 
inches ; fishes of the latter size being seined in Eel Pond. 
SYNODONTIDiE. The Lizard-Fishes. 
49. Trachinocephalus my ops (Forster). Ground Spearing. (* t) 
Rare. On September 10, 1892, two specimens, 4 inches and 24 inches long, respectively, were taken 
at Nobska Beach, Woods Hole, in a seine. The National Museum contains a specimen obtained at 
Woods Hole September 3, 1887, and others taken in 1876, 1878, and 1887. 
50. Synodus foetens (Linnreus). Lizard-fish, (t §) 
First noted in 1885, since which time a few have been taken nearly every year in September on 
the beach inside of Nobska Point. Generally 3 or 4 inches long, but a few are 6 inches long. 
MAUROLICIDiE. 
51. Maurolicus pennanti (Walbaum). (*) 
A specimen of this pelagic species was taken at Woods Hole on January 3, 1884, and is now in the 
U. S. National Museum. In August, 1879, one was found on the beach near Provincetown, Mass. 
FCECILIIDiE. The Killifishes. 
52. Fundulus majalis (Walbaum). M ay fish ; Killifish. (* t) 
Common in summer, especially on sandy beaches. Leaves late in fall and is not seen until about 
April 1, from which time till May it increases in abundance. Spawns in June. 
53. Fundulus heteroclitus (Linmeus). Common Killifish ; Mummichoy. (* t §| 
Most abundant of the mummichogs, and present at all seasons. Found principally in eelgrass. 
Spawning is chiefly in June, but to some extent in July and August. 
54. Fundulus diaphanus (LeSueur). Spring Minnoiv ; Killifish. ( * f §) 
Common throughout year. Very abundant in Waquoit Bay and other places having fresh-water 
tributaries. Rare in Eel Pond. Found in Hadley Harbor, where there are springs. 
55. Lucania parva (Baird & Girard). Rainwater-fish, (t) 
First taken in 1884 in Waquoit Bay, 9 or 10 miles east of Woods Hole, on Vineyard Sound. Since 
then obtained in all brackish ponds between there and the station. In 1897 was found in Eel Pond 
and Quisset Harbor for first time. 
56. Cyprinodon variegatus Lacdpbde. Short Minnow ; Variegated Minnow. (* t) 
Locally abundant in salt-water ponds near Falmouth. A few are found in Woods Hole Harbor. 
Spawns in June. 
