1556 
Scales 66 to 68 in lateral line to caudal base and 5 
more on latter; 10 above, 9 below, 32 predorsal forward to 
occiput. Scales all very caducous, most all fallen. Scales 
simple, thin, with 14 circuli basally, though only 5 or 6 
extended continuously apically. 
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D. Ill, 16, I, first branched ray 1 2/3 to 1 3/4 in total 
head length; A. Ill, 9, I or III, 10, I, first branched ray 
2 1/2 to 2 7/8; caudal 1 2/5 to 1 2/3, little emarginate; 
least depth of caudal peduncle 5 to 5 2/3; pectoral 1 1/8 to 
i 
1 1/3, rays 15; ventral 1 7/8 to 2 in total head length, rays 8 
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Brown. Iris grayish. Inside branch!ostegal flap bluish 
black. Fins all brownish, paired ones darker brown basally. 
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, 
. 
38106 U, S. N. M. In 984 fathoms. Albatr oss Station 
2710. Length 780 mm. 
43744 U. S. N. M. N. 39° W. 70° 
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Albatross Station . Length 220 mm. 
