606 
each stria crowned with row of spinules, last projecting at scale edge; circuli 
very fine, complete. 
D. JI, 11 — 115 to 122, second 8 ia-ipi-e ray with front edge denticulate, 
length 1 l/lO to 1 3/5 in head, second dorsal rays a! 1 lower than anal rays; 
A. 100 to 113; no distinct caudal; pectoral rays I_, 19, fin 1 4/5 to 2 in 
head; ventral rays I, 7, fin 1 4/5 to 2, first ray elongate filament. 
Uniform dark chocolate brown. Iris brown. Inside gill opening and 
mouth blackish. Fins dark brown. Sometimes preserved examples quite pale 
or light brown. 
North Pacific. The series here studied shows considerable variation. 
Often specimens have regenerated subcaudals, due likely to injury or the 
filaments having been lost in some way. These subcaudals are variable 
though usually quite small. 
