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Genus Samariscus Gilbert 
Samariscus Gilbert . Bull. U. S. Fish Comm., vol. 23, pt. 2, p. 682, 1903 
(1905). (Type Samariscus corallinus Gilbert, monotypic.) 
Eyes on right side, close together or separated by narrow scaly 
interspace. Mouth narrow. Teeth small, in bands in jaws. Palate tooth¬ 
less. Gill membranes broadly united below throat. Gill rakers rudiment¬ 
ary. Scales ctenoid on both sides of body. Fins scaleless. Lateral 
lino straight, -without abrupt arch above pectoral* boreal and anal rays 
simple, caudal rays branched# Dorsal begins on snout, none of rays great- 
ly extended, although may appear somewhat longer and more distantly placed 
than those following# Right pectoral only developed# Right ventral longer 
than left, without extended rays# 
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