FISHES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. 
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with a single series of scales; a series of 5 scales in middle line before dorsal; a series of scales largely 
sheaths base of dorsal; a similar series sheaths to less extent the base of anal. First dorsal spine 
shorter than the following, which are subequal, but of less height than soft dorsal; spines pungent, 
each bearing a produced filament; second anal spine slightly longer than third; soft anal about equal 
to soft dorsal; caudal rounded, ventral does not reach vent by about half its length; pectoral nearly 
half of head. 
Coloration in formalin: General groundwork pinkish, a conspicuous dark longitudinal band 
running along center of each row of scales, making eight bands on side of body, the one at base of 
dorsal through sheathing scales less distinct posteriorly; a similar but narrow band through middle 
of scales in median line before dorsal spines; faint traces of markings on head; apparently the three 
upper bands of body extending on to head, the cheeks and lower parts being unmarked. Spines and 
rays of dorsal and anal blue. 
Dr. Bleeker founded the genus Pseudooheilinus on a single species described by him as P. liexa- 
tcenia, from Amboyna. This species is included under this genus from its closer relation to P. liexatcenia, 
its sole representative, than to Cheilinus, as shown in dentition, there being three pairs of strong 
anterior canines in upper jaw, the third being largest and turning outward and backward. The 
second anal spine is, however, only slightly longer than third, and the squauiation of the cheeks shows 
anteriorly more than two series. 
This description is based on a single specimen, 115 mm. total length. It was obtained by Mr. 
Keleipio, of Honolulu, for the collection of Dr. Wood in the winter of 1899. Type No. 6122 L. S. Jr. 
University Museum. The measurements follow: 
Pseudooheilinus octotamia. 
Milli- 
meters. 
Total length to middle margin of caudal 
115 
Length to base of caudal 
92 
37 
31 
7 
15 
60 
Depth of caudal peduncle 
15 
Height of first dorsal spine 
5 
Pseudoekeilinus octotoenia. 
Milli- 
meters. 
Height of ninth dorsal spine 
8 
Height of soft dorsal 
12 
First anal spine 
7 
Second anal spine 
9 
Third anal spine 
8 
Soft anal 
13 
Ventral 
16 
Pectoral 
20 
Leland Stanford Jr. University, May 26, 1899. 
F. C. B. 1899—5 
