-33T* 
S3 7 
Scales 142 (115 on figure) in lateral line, of vth ich 22 forward 
of vent; 6 above, 15 below, 23? predorsal. Scales very deciduous, most 
all fallen. Head scaly, though now most scales fallen, equal to those on body. 
D* _I» 8 - 123, first simple ray long filament 5 2/5 in total fish; 
a. I, 9, 113, first branched ray 1 4/5 in total head length; pectoral rays 
I, 14, equals head from snout tip; ventral rays I, 7, first ray filamentous 
or 1 4/5 in total head length. 
Back brown, sides silvery gray. Under surface of head and belly 
leaden to dark neutral gray. Iris silvery white. Inside mouth and gill 
opening black. Fins brownish, paler than body color. 
Gulf of Mexico. 
U. S. N. M., no. 37350. Lat. 29° 14’ 30" N., long. 88° 09' 30" W., 
Gulf of Mexico. In 68 fathoms. February 11, 1885. Albatross Collection 
(D. 2378). Length 233 mm. Type. 
