790. 
predorsal forward opposite hind orbital edge. Scale with 9 or 10 
irregular rows of apical denticles, not extending behind scale 
edge; circuli fine, complete. 
D. II , 9—50? to 106, second simple ray slender, front edge 
with row of antrorse denticles, length 1 2/3? to 1 3/4 in head; 
interdorsal space 2 l/3 to 2 2/3; A. 98, fin height 3 2/3?; pec- 
toral rays I, 19, fin 1 4/5 to 2 l/5? in head; ventral rays I, 8, 
fin 2 l/3 to 3. 
Brown, muzzle and front of head little pale. Iris dark gray. 
Inside mouth pale. Inside gill opening blackish brown, well in¬ 
side pale below. Under surface of mandible, branchiostegal region, 
chest, breast and belly dark or neutral blaok. Pins all brownish, 
neutrals dusky. 
Gulf of Panama. 
U. S. N. M., No. 57856. Lat. 7*32*36^., long. 79 # 16‘W. In 
286 fathoms 
Albatross Collection (D.S385). Length 130 mm. 2 examples. 
