1303 
Diagnosis. Related to Notacanthus bonapartll in the 
large eye and having dorsal origin behind ventral origin. 
It has more dorsal and anal spines and longer pectorals, 
nearly reaching ventrals. 
Type No. U. S. N. M. 
Named for Dr, W. L. Abbott, who made many important 
collections of natural history materials, including fishes, 
for the U. S. National Museum. 
2368. D. 5508. Gamp Overton Light, Iligan Bay, S. 6° 
E., 4.9 miles (N. 8°17'24" E. 124 0 11*42"), northern 
Mindanao and vicinity. In 270 fathoms. August 5, 1908. 
Length 200 mm. 
2386. D. 5510. Camp Overton Light, S. 68° W., 9.1 miles 
(N. 8°16' W. 124 0 3'), northern Mindanao and vicinity. In 
423 fathoms. August 7, 1909. Length 260 mm. Type. 
10101. D. 5293. Escarceo Light N. 59° W., 6 miles (N. 
13°28 1 15 M E. 121°4»30"), China Sea vicinity southern 
Luzon. In 180 fathoms. July 23, 1908. Length 157 mm. 
3747. D. 5504. Macabalan Point Light (Mindanao), S. 
39° E,, 6 miles (N. eosS'SO 1 ' E. 124°36'), northern Min¬ 
danao and vicinity. In 200 fathoms. August 5, 1909. 
Length 221 fathoms. 
