2061 
Pectoral photophores 5, fourth over and posterior to third, nearly 
level with upper subpectoral; 1 suprapectoral, close below lateral line 
and close behind first pectoral; 2 subpectorals, one above other, mid¬ 
way in first pectoral interval and upper close before middle of pectoral 
base; 4 ventrals, rarely 5, level; 1 supraventral, close below lateral 
line, also close behind first ventral; anals 7 to 9 f 6 to 9, level, 
posteroanals behind anal fin base; 3 supraanals, series angulate, first 
over third ventral interspace level with fourth pectoral, line from 
second and third through last ventral or little posterior, uppermost 
close below lateral line, before or above to slightly posterior to first 
anteroanal; 2 posterolaterals, in oblique line to last anteroanal and 
upper close below lateral line; 4 preoaudals, usually separated from 
posteroanals, second, third and fourth in straight or curved oblique 
series, progressively elevated to fourth at and close below end of lateral 
line, Supracaudal luminous scales 5, infracaudal 6* 
D. 17 or 18; A. 20 to 22, fin origin below middle of dorsal base; 
least depth of caudal peduncle 3 in total head length; pectoral?; 
ventral 2, 
Length without caudal 138 mm, 
(Parr,) 
North Atlantic. 
