1351 . 
Peltorhamphue Gflnther, Cat. Fishes Brit. Mus„, vol. 4, p. 461. 1862. 
(Type Peltorhamphus novae - zeel andiae Gflr.ther . monotypic.) 
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Rostral hook somewhat flattened, connected with head by membranous 
flap which nearly or quite conceals mouth on ocular side# Lower lip of ocu¬ 
lar side entire# Teeth slender, pointed, 3 or 4 series in blind side of 
each jaw® Nasal organs symmetrical; olfactory laminae parallel to one 
another and main axis of body; no central rachis* Gill rakers moderate, 
small, conical* Lower pharyngeals rather narrow, scarcely expanded poster¬ 
iorly, in contact anteriorly, each with several series of pointed teeth* 
Scales of ocular side ctenoid, of blind side ctenoid or cycloid* Low scaly 
sheath covers basal parts of dorsal and anal on eyed side* Lateral line 
with slight curve anteriorly, without accessory branches* Dorsal rays 94 
to 104, front ones partly free but not serrated, remainder bifid and naked* 
.Anal rays 60 to 70, like dorsal, without spine* Second upper ray of right 
pectoral prolonged into filament* Right ventral with 6 rays, left with 4 
or 5® 
one species* 
