lines of deep brown, Caudal deep brown, with 3 broad ill- 
defined deeper bands, median little nearer submarginal, 
Length 253 mm, Sydney, 
258 
Monacanthus megalourus Richardson, we have not consulted, 
Gunther's account however, agrees in the main, M.: chinensis 
Richardson”°"4s said to have 6 and sometimes more larger 
spines disposed in 2 rows, on each side of the tail which is 
also studded with small ones. The figure shows 3 spines above 
and 4 below, and the ventral flap is greatly shorter than in 
our examples, doubtless a condition of youth, 
258 
Gon fied. 1045, p, &, Ply ity fie. 3. 
B59 
Cut.Fish.Brit, Mus.,vol.8,1870, p. 237, 
260 
Voy.Erebus and Terror, Ich.,,1845, p. 64, Pl. 4, figs.3-4, 
ae 
aon’ a 
Monacanthus ciliatus (Mitchill). Gay °39S5. 
Head 3 1/5; depth 1 1/2; D.II - 32; A. 32; P.15: snout 
11/5 in head; eye 2 3/5; interorbital 2 3/4; head width 2, 
Gill-opening 11/2 in eye, Skin velvety and spines on cau- 
dal peduncle. Dorsal spime inserted behind eye edge, row of 
moderately strong spines along each hind edge, curved dowward, 
Moderate flap, but not extending beyond; spine small and with 
few spinules. Color in alcohol faded dull brown, with obscure 
