1071. 
D. II, 9 120? (to end of broken tail), second simple ray 
slender, with row of small well spaced denticles on front edge and 
(damaged) 1 3/4 to 2 l/8? in headj interdorsal length 2 7/8 to 3 l/3; 
A. 119? (to end of broken tail), fin much deeper than second dorsalj 
pectoral rays _I, 16 (damaged) 2 4/5? to 3? in headj ventral Jt, 9, 
(damaged) 4? to 5 l/2?. 
Brown, becoming dark neutral gray on jaws, under surface of 
head, opercles, breast and belly, edges of branchiostegal membranes 
black. Inside mouth and gill opening black. Fins brownish, ventrals 
darker. Vent blackish. 
Japan. 
U. S. N. M., No. 76870. 
In 649 fathoms. 
Albatross Collection (D.4971). Length 285 mm to end of broken tail. 
Typo. 
U. S. N. M., No. 76871. 
In 649 fathoms * 
Albatross Collection (D.4971). Length 260 to 280 mm. 2 paratypes. 
U. S. N. M., No. 76874. 
In 600 fatiioms. August 30, 1906. 
Albatross Collection (D.4973). Length 118? mm to end of broken tail. 
