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BULLETIN OF THE UNITED STATES FISH COMMISSION. 
77. Micropogon undulatus (Linnaeus). Croaker. 
Marco; Gordou’s Pass. Theyoang are especially abundant in the shallow coves 
of the bays on the west coast, some being but an inch or two in length. 
78. Sciasna ocellata (Linnaeus). Eecliish. . 
Gordon’s Pass ; Myakka Eiver; west coast of Florida. Very abundant in the] 
bays and brackish water, and running up fresh-water streams. Not seen along the] S 
Keys. No very young were observed, but we took adults up to 40 pounds in weight.)' i 
The characteristic spot on the tail was sometimes broken up into two or three, and 
one taken by the seine of the Fish EawTc near Punta Gorda had as many as twelve" 
small spots. c 
GERRIDiE. 
79. Gerres harengiilus (Goode & Bean). “Shad.” ) 
Barnes’ Sound ; Key West; Lemon Bay; Garden Key. This and the next species i| 
of so-called “shad” are very abundant all along the west coast. Not esteemed as food- i [ 
fishes. ■ ] 
80. Gerres gula (Cuv. <fe Val.). “Shad.” _ " 
Card’s Sound; Barnes’ Sound; Key West-, Cape Sable Creek; Cape Eomano; ij 
Marco; Gordon’s Pass ; San Carlos Pass ; Big Gasparilla ; Long Boat Key; Egmout, 
Key ; Garden Key. ' ] | 
81. Gerres cinereus (Walbaum). Broad “Shad.” Irish Pompano. * 
Card’s Sound ; Cape Eomano ; Gordon’s Pass ; Myakka Eiver. This is a larger 
species than the preceding and is sometimes sold in the Key West market. I have i- 
heard it called “Irish Pompano.” , 
EPHIPPIDiE. • 
82. Cheetodipterus faber (Linnaeus). Angel-fish. ; 
West coast of Florida. One of the best food-fishes, but not abundant along shore, ij 
POMACBNTRIDiE. 
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83. Pomacentrus leucostictus (Miiller & Troschel). Cock-eyed Pilot. 
Garden Key, Dry Tortugas. This beautiful little fish is not uncommon about • j 
the coral reefs. , 
LABRIDiE. I i 
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84. Lachnolaimus maximus (Walbaum). Hog-fish. 
Key West. A handsome and much esteemed food-fish at Key West, growing to 
several pounds in weight, and rather common. 
85. Halichceres radiatus (Linnaeus). Pudding-wife. 
Key West. This gay-colored fish with rainbow hues is a common food-fish at] 
Key West. It reaches several pounds in weight. a 
86. Halichceres bivittatus (Bloch). Slippery Dick. ' # * 
Key West; Big Gasparilla; Lemon Bay; Garden Key. Almost as gaily colored? | 
as the preceding species, but much smaller and not esteemed as a food-fish. The| jj 
young are not uncommon in quiet, grassy coves about the Keys. I i 
87. Doratonotus megalepis Gunther. | | 
Garden Key, Dry Tortugas. Two fine specimens of this rare and beautiful fish 
were taken. 
