603 
spinuliferous keels, though none of spinules extend back beyond 
hind edge of scale; circuli fine, mostly complete. 
D. II , 10 - 95?, second j ray pungent, slender, length 
1 7/8 in head; interdorsal space 1 l/2; A. 112?, fin height 4; 
pseudocaudal very small, short; pectoral rays I, 18, fin 1 1 2/3 
i ' 
in head; ventral rays I, 10, fin 1 3/4. 
Dark brown, more or less uniform and nearly neutral blackish 
on breast and belly. Inside mouth and gill opening blackish. 
Iris brownish. Fins all dark brown. Off California. 
U. S. N. M., No. 75827. Lat. 33° 2» 15" N., Long. 120° 
42* IV., off Santa Catalina Island. In 1350 to 2182 fathoms. 
Albatros Collection (D.4390). Length 803 mm. Type. 
