1274 . 
Genus Grossorhombus Regan 
Crossorhombus Regan , Ann. Durban Mus., vol« 2, pt. 5, p, 211, 1920 (Type 
Platophrys dimorphus Gflnther , orthotypic.) 
Eyes on left side. Mouth small. Teeth small, pointed, uniserial 
in jaws. Palate toothless. Intarorbital region concave. Gill membranes 
united. Upper angle of gill opening short distance above pectoral fin. 
Scaling of head and body continuous below lateral line. Scales large, 
strongly ciliated on left side, weakly ciliated or cycloid on right side. 
Lateral line developed on both sides, with a strong curve anteriorly. 
Dorsal fin originating in advance of eye. Left ventral median, with long 
basej right lateral, base shorter. 
