572 
Scales (pockets) 135; 7 above, 12 below, 32 predorsal of which 
21 forward until opposite hind eye edge. Scales with complete fine circuli. 
D. II , 10 - 140?, second simple ray slender, entire, filamentous, 
2 4/5 to 3 l/4 in combined head and body; height of second dorsal 2 1/5 
in head; interdorsal space l/3 of eye; A. 128?, much lowwr than second 
dorsal; pectoral rays l, 15, first simple ray long and filamentous, 3 l/3 
to 3 2/5 in total length of fish. 
Light brown. Muzzle pale. Opercles light gray, edge of gill 
opening dusky. Iris gray. Inside mouth and gill opening neutral black. 
Fins brown, spinous dorsal darker. 
Philippines. 
U. S. N. M., no. 78208. Camp Overton Light, S. 26° E., 24.6 miles 
(lat. 8° 34' 48 1 1,., long. 124° 1* 24" E.), off northern Mindanao. Depth 
not given. August 8, 1909. Albatross Collection (D.5515). Length 335 mm. 
Type of Gadomus magnifilis. 
