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PISCES APODES. MURAENA. 
of the rostrum, tubular, solitary, and on each side of the rostrum are three small apertures at equal distances. 
On each side of the upper jaw are two small, short cirri. 
The branchial membrane was hidden; there being only a small linear aperture near the pectoral fin. 
The trunk round, oblong, tapering. The lateral line, declining from above the pectoral fin, run along the 
middle of the side to the tail. The anus central, between the head and the tail. 
The Jins. The dorsal rising from near the hind head, terminates near the point of the tail: the rays almost 
of equal length, but somewhat shorter towards the end; the pectoral, short, and roundish; the anal, like the 
dorsal, terminates near the tail. The tail is a little compressed, and sharp pointed. 
The colour a dusky yellowish, brightening a little on the belly. 
Feet. Indies. Lines. 
The length - -- -- -- -- -- -- - 1 8 o 
Circumference where thickest - -- -- -- -- - - o 5 o 
This fish is eaten by the natives. 
No. XNXIV. 
Mur/ena dentibus granulosis; fmnchdis tribus , ad rostrum; cirris carens; cauda pinnata 
sub-rotunda . 
The Mur^ena with granular teeth ; three small holes on each side of the rostrum; no cirri; 
a pinnated, roundish, tail. 
Called by the Natives Malagu Paum. 
The body round, thick at the shoulders, tapers more in proportion than the Eel; the skin smooth, but streaked 
in a manner so as at first sight to resemble scales. 
The head conical, but shorter than the former, and less sharp. The jaws nearly of equal length ; the teeth 
granular; the tongue ovate, large, smooth moveable. The fore part of the palate set with granular teeth, the 
hinder part smooth. The eyes almost marginal, small, round. The nostrils single, near the orbit, and two 
tubuli at the extremity of the rostrum, with three small foramina on each side. The branchial membrane 
concealed; the small aperture is a little lower than the pectoral fin. 
The trunk, the shoulders and belly round, full; the tail towards the end compressed. The lateral line not 
visible above, but on the tail is conspicuous and straight. The anus in the middle, large, round. 
The fins. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins, are joined; the former rises near the middle of the back, the 
second a little behind the anus; the caudal is narrow, and rounded at the point. The pectoral fin, consisting 
of thirteen rays, is small, roundish, and pointed. 
The upper part of the head and body, are of a dusky dark colour, the belly of a dull leaden white. 
Feet- Inches. Lhies. 
The length - -- -- -- - - -- -1 6 o 
The circumference where thickest - -- -- -- -- o 6 .5 
