1787 
D. Ill or IV, 9, I, first branched ray 1 2/5 to 1 3/4 
in total head length; adipose fin 3 1/8 to 3 3/4; A. Ill, 15, 
I, first branched ray 1 3/4 to 2 1/5; caudal 1 1/5 to 1 1/4, 
forked; least depth of caudal peduncle 2 4/5 to 3; pectoral 
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1 to 1 1/10; ventral 2 1/2 to 2 3/5. 
Brownish, pockets of scales often dusky. Sides of head 
and scales on sides silvery white, with iridescent reflections. 
Iris silvery white. Snout pale. Fins pale. 
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Indian and Pacific Oceans. Scooelu s pyrsobolus Alcock 
was founded on an example over 75 mm. long. It is very 
indifferently figured and described, but appears to be the 
present species. 
