D. II, 7_,100?, second simple ray slender, entire, 2 2/3? in 
r . . 
head; A. 88?, fin height equals orbit; pseudocaudal 5 in orbit; pectoral 
- 
rays I, 15, fin 2 2/3 in head; ventral rays I, 8, fin 3. 
Brown, more or less dusky. Head pale, ore or less translucent 
on muzzle and snout, also under surface of head. Iris pale or grayish. 
Inside mouth pale. Inside gill opening dusky. Fins more or less dusky. 
Japan. The above described specimen in very poor condition, 
bisected, therefore not revealing all the characters. 
U, S. N. M., No. 77194. 
Albatross Collection (D.4911). Length 540 mm. 
