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precluded the possibility of giving any synonomy. The 
“synopsis” therefore supplies reference to the original description 
and author, and indicates where a figure may be consulted. 
Particular attention has been given to authorities and dates,, 
but the names, in some instances, may not be strictly in accord 
with the rules of Zoological nomenclature: for example:— 
some of Lacepede’s designations are not in Latin form, but not 
having a complete copy of the original edition of this scarce work, 
I cannot always determine when such are untenable. The 
dates of Bloch are those of the original edition, published as 
“ Oekon. Naturg. d. Fische Deu-tschlands,” and “Naturg. d. 
auslandischen Fische,” the work is quoted under the title 
“ Iclityologie.” 
Australian Museum, 
Sydney, 31st August, 1904. 
E. R. W. 
