1440 
D. II, 9, I to II, 11, I, first branched ray 1 4/5 to 
1 9/10 in total head length; adipose fin 7 3/4; A. II, 9, 
I, 11, first branched ray 3; caudal 1 2/5 to 1 2/3, forked; 
least depth of caudal peduncle 4 1/5 to 5 1/5; pectoral 21/8 
to 2 1/3; ventral 1 1/5 to 1 1/3. 
Brown above, with 9 dark transverse band like blotches 
along sides and slightly narrower ones alternating in intervals. 
On sides below lateral line and lower surfaces mostly each row 
of scales with slightly paler or very pale yellowish blotch, 
2 lowest rows of sides continuous and other 2 distinct cross¬ 
ing dark blotches. Some dark clouding on lower sides of head, 
also under surfaces of same. Dorsal and caudal with rather 
obscure dark transverse bands or series of blotches. Other fins 
uniformly pale or brownish. 
Best Indies, Caribbean -Sea, Brazil, East Indies. 
9829 U. S. N. M. Cuba. Prof. F. Poey. Length 324 mm. 
21383 U. S. N. M. Bermuda. Length 275 to 287 mm. 2 
examples. 
21890 U. S. N. M. Bermuda. Dr. G. B. Goode. Length 383 
to 419 mm. 2 examples. 
23814 U. S. N. M, Bermuda. Dr. G. B. Goode, 
mm. 
Length 424 
