1321. 
Genus Paralichthodes Gilchrist 
Paralichthodes Gilchrist , Marine Investig. South Africa, vol. 2, p, 108, 
1904. (Type Paralichthodes algoensls Gilchrist , monotypic.) 
iyesi on right side. .<o premaxi 11 ary• Mouth rather large, nearly 
symmetrical* Teeth small, pointed, 2 or 3 series in jaws. Palate toothless, 
rreopercle edge free* Olfactory laminae arranged transversely to or radiat¬ 
ing from central axis. Gill membranes separate. Vertebrae 31, of which 21 
caudal. Scales small, cycloid. Lateral line on both 6ides with strong 
anterior arch. Dorsal extends forward on snout, above nostrils on blind 
side, all rays articulated. Central rays 6, base short, fins symmetrical, 
right nearly median and further forward than left. 
