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developed, sub-falciform upon their posterior margin ; their extremities reaching the origin of 
the ventrals. The axillar membranous scales are tapering, of moderate length, and shorter 
than the fin. 
D 1, 11 + 1; A 2, 35 + 1; C 6, 1, 9, 8, 1, 7; V 6; P 14. 
The scales are large, deeper than long, anteriorly sub-truncated, posteriorly rounded, with 
irregular furrows or grooves. They are, as usually, very deciduous, for, a few only remain 
scattered over the body. 
The color is yellowish brown, with a silvery streak along the middle of the flanks. The fins 
being greyish olive. 
List of specimens. 
Catal. No. 
No.of spec 
Locality. 
When collected. 
Whence obtained. 
Nature of spec. 
Collected by— 
948 
5 
San Diego, Cal. 
1857 
A. Cassidy. 
Alcoholic. 
A. Cassidy. 
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