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cp tmi lt hoptjOp mm dab 
16 . Striped Pargo, (M-H) 
p ami lt hoplop mm das 
A single specimen ms taken off Gap® San Lucas, July 19; 
weight about 10 lbs. Though not saved, there was no mis- 
taking the Identity of this fish. 
FAMILY XOTIARIMF:, the Snappers 
17. lied Snapper, fatianas. sp. 
Taken off Magdalena Bay, July 18, and in turn, or rather out 
of turn, carried off by one of the mess stewards. I did not 
see this fish and so could not specifically determine it; 
most likely the "dog snapper," fati.an.ua nOTemfagc iatua (Gill) 
Attt, - ^ ^ ^ 
(Valenciennes) 
which is known f 
18. Blue and gold Snapuer 
lit k * * 
twenty-three were caught by the President at Cocos Id. , August 1. 
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As used here includes the Sea-basses, Jewfish, and 
Groupers • Other species belonging to this family 
appear in Part II of this list, species Ko. 4$ and 49# 
19* Black Sea Bass, or Jewflsh, gUftft (Ayers). 
Taken ooth at Ce&ros Id. July 17, and in Magdalena Bay, July 18. 
The largest specimen taken was caught over the side on a sail- 
line having a tensile strength of about 20 lbs. This fish 
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weighed about ISO lbs., said was only landed after a two hour 
struggle. The 60 lb. bass caught by Col. atson at Magdalena 
