of enlarged scales on cheek with minute ones all about bases, 
which also extend about large ones on opercle and over most 
of head; radiating basal striae 6; circuli very fine, more 
apical; lateral line oblique from shoulder to caudal base, 
arrives slightly above middle of latter; small simple takes 
oblique. second dorsal spine 3 5/5 in head; first dorsal 
rey 2.2/5; seoend anal spine 3; first anal ray 2 1/10; caudal 
$ hind edge convex; pectoral 13, rays 1, 6--vii; ventral 2, 
Color in alcohol brownish generally, body with dark close-~ 
set spots, rather regular and but slightly variable, on abdomen 
end lower surface largely forming longitudinal rows which ex- 
tend along junctures of scales, Fins all deep brown, showing 
traces of spots, except ventrals, which uniform brownish, 
Pectoral with many small dark axillary spots, appearing to 
show through. Traces of very obscure spots on head, Length 
220 mm, Pomotow. 
