206 
MJ5RNA. 
The body compressed and covered with, scales; the upper jaw 
capable of being extended and drawn backward by moans ot a process 
of bone, which passes upward between the eyes. In consequence of 
this siriicture, the mouth, which when closed looks small, is capable 
of assuming a wide gape. Teeth in the jaws very tine, in a narrow 
band, and also a like bund lengthwise on the middle of the palate 
(vomer.) 
MENDOLE. 
CACKAKEL. 
Mmna, 
<( 
Spams mmna, 
Mcena vulgaris, 
La Spare Menclole, 
if ii 
JoNSTOK; Articulus 21. 
WiLuousHBT; p. 318, tab. v. 8. 
LIHH.EUS, 
CnviEK. 
Lacepedb. Kisso; p. 239. 
GrUNTUEE’s Oat. of Br. Museum, p. 386. 
This is a common fish in the Mediterranean, and in many 
places is found in great abundance, especially in the neigh- 
bourhood of Venice; but it has very rarely been met wdth 
in any part of the Atlantic, and it becomes therefore the 
more remarkable that it should have been found in the British 
Island. I am indebted for the information of such an occur- 
rence to William B. Cocks, Esq., from whom I learn that a 
single example was caught at St. Mawes, within the harbour 
of Falmouth, in a net, in which were also enclosed some 
Grey Mullets. Unfortunately no figure appears to have been 
taken of tliis only English specimen; but the description 
presently to be given, which I owe to the kindness of Mr. 
Cocks, will leave no doubt that he is correct in his appro- 
priation of the name. 
In its native waters the Mendole is an exceedingly prolific 
