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and not as numerous as in C. proridens; iris yellow; otherwise as in C. proridens, to which this species 
is very close. 
Type, No. 49362, U. 8. N. M., 10.5 inches long, collected at Mayaguez, January 20, 1899; 2 others, 
each 8.5 inches long, from Mayaguez and Arroyo, are more slender (depth 2.3 and 2.45 in length), 
but not differing in any other character. 
This species is probably not common about Porto Rico, as it was obtained only at Mayaguez and 
Arroyo. It was not noticed in any of the markets. Like all other members of the genus, however, 
it is doubtless a good food-fish, and probably reaches a length of a foot or more. 
Calamus kendalli Evermann & Marsh, Kept. U. S. F. C. 1899 (Dee. 19) , 353, Mayaguez, Porto Rico. 
155. Calamus bajonado (Bloch & Schneider). “Pluma” ; Jolt-head. Porgy ; Bajonado. 
(Plate 25.) 
Head 3.2; depth 2.3; eye 3.3; snout 1.7; maxillary 2.5; interorbital 3.3; preorbital. 2.1; D. xii, 12; 
A. in, 10; pectoral 0.9; ventral 1.4; caudal 1.1; scales 7-54-17. Body less elevated than in C. calamus or 
C. proridens, snout more pointed, anterior profile not so steep, rising in a regular curve to front of 
dorsal; anterior teeth enlarged, becoming very strong in adult, one on each side on front of upper 
jaw usually enlarged and canine-like, but not antrorse. 
Color in spirits: Dull olive, with blue luster; faint longitudinal lines of blue; a blue line bordering 
orbit below, and one above nostril, extending on forehead; obscure irregular blue lines on preorbital; 
caudal faintly and obscurely barred. 
This porgy is found throughout the West Indies and north to southern Florida. It is the most 
abundant species of the genus and reaches the largest size. We have examined specimens 2 feet long 
and weighing 8 or 10 pounds. The average weight of those usually caught does not exceed 5 or 6 
pounds. It frequents smooth rock bottom upon which it is said to spawn in July and August. It is 
one of the most common species about Porto Rico, as elsewhere, and is said to be found at all seasons. 
Because of its large size it is more ' important as a food-fish than any of its congeners, though its flesh 
is somewhat coarse. It is taken in the hook-and-line fishery and also in various fish-traps. 
( )ur collections contain 5 examples, each 6 to 8 inches long, obtained at Puerto Real and Arroyo. 
Others were seen in the possession of the fishermen at those places. 
