APPKNDIX. 
423 
SCI^NA. 
In our second volume, Plate LXXVI, there is a representa- 
tion of this fish, with a description, which were obtained from 
an example that had faded from what is the usual appearance 
of this species when first caught; it is therefore judged more 
satisfactory to supply a figure from an example which has been 
obtained more recently, together with a description that will 
be found more minutely particular than is elsewhere to be 
found. 
This fish was taken at Looe, in a Mackarel scan on the 
10th. of July, and measured in a straight line fifty-six inches; 
depth of the body fourteen inches; the head rounded in front, 
blunt, stout; jaws nearly equal, lips full, with a stout mystache; 
teeth rather low, scattered, none at the symphysis; tongue large 
and free; a thick membranous veil in front above; all within 
the mouth a bright yellow colour. Eyes of moderate size, the 
bony border above and round them prominent; three nostrils 
on one side, which character is of course abnormal; lateral line 
with a gentle sweep. The body, cheeks, and head to the front 
covered with scales, which are large on the side, and directed 
more obliquely than is usual in fishes. The border of the first 
gill-cover is usually described as serrated, but in this instance 
there was not the slightest appearance of serration; and I 
remember to have seen an example, in company with Mr. Yarrell, 
where also there was scarcely a mark of irregularity at that 
part. At the hindmost gill-cover was a loose membranous border, 
which was particularly extended at the root of the pectoral fin; 
also a thick fleshy substance over or on the inside of the root 
of this fin. Ventral fins thoracic. The first dorsal fin begins 
over, and almost before the root of the pectoral, with nine stout 
rays; second dorsal near the first, even in breadth, with thirty 
