Scales 27 to 50 enlarged In lateral line to anal, then 
23 along front of anal; 10 above, 4 below. Top of head 
scaleless, few scales on postocular. Fins scaly, 
D. II, 9, I, second branched ray 2 1/8 to 2 1/5 in head, 
origin about first fourth between ventral and anal origins; 
first branched anal ray 3 1/5 to 4 in head; tail tapers in 
long filament; pectoral 2 to 2 7/8; ventral 2 3/4 to 3. 
Body pale brown. Head pale, with whitish or silvery 
tints. Iris gray. Fins pale brownish or whitish. 
Atlantic Ocean. 
44327 U. S. N. M. Albatross Station 2381. Length 423 ram. 
44328 U, S. N. M. Albatross Station 2380. Length 494 mm. 
1 example U. S. N. M. N. 28° 2* 30“ W. 87° 43' 45 M . 
In 1430 fathoms. Albatross Station 2380. Length 490 mm. 
