A preliminary catalogue of the fishes of the St. Johnâ��s River and the east coast of Florida, with descriptions of a new genus and three new species

108 PROCEEDIXGS OF UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM. This species is not brought to market in large numbers, and is sold under the name of " Sole." Those I liaA^e seen on the stalls average about the same size as those of which the measurements are given. In No. 5, the lateral line is almost straight. It is easily distinguished by its highly ctenoid scales of uniform character, its small eyes, and dull gray color. It is evident from the dimen^sions of the various species given in the preceding pages, that the number of dorsal and anal fin-rays and the proportional width of the interocular space are subject to great varia-tion in all tlie species. I am inclined to believe that^ as a rule, the inter-ocular space increases in proportional width with the age of the fish, shice, although two fishes of the same size may differ in this respect, or the smaller of two not greatly difl'eriug in size may have the wider inter-orbital area, yet very large specimens invariably have this space rela-tively wider than very small ones. The number of pectoral rays is also inconstant. I much regret that, as I have only seen one specimen of the Hippo-fjlossus of this coast, I am at present unable to settle the question of its identity with the European species ; but I expect to be able to do this before many months have passed. In conclusion, I hove to thank "Mr. W. G. W. Harford, the Director of the Museum of the California Academy of Sciences, for his courtesy and his assistance in many ways. May 14, 1879. A PUEI.IiTIIIVAKY CATAI.OCJITE OF TME EISE5ES OF THE HT. JOHN'S RIVER A?*© TCaE EAST COAST OF FliORUDA, WOTH J»ES1'R1I1P-TaO."VS OF A NEW GENU'S AIV» THREE NEW SPECIES. By O. BRO^'i'JV QOO£>E. In the following list are enumerated the species of fishes known, or supposed to occur, in the waters of East Florida. Those which have not been observed by the writer, or by other recent explorers, are marked by asterisks. The occurrence of all these species is almost absolutely certain, for, with one or two exceptions, they have been taken on the Atlantic coast north of Florida, and to the south and west in the Oulf of Mexico or the Antilles. Any information regarding the occurrence of these or otlier species in East Florida is solicited. In a more extended paper, now almost ready for the press, the habits, geographical distribution, and economical history of these species will be discussed. Of the 223 species here catalogued, 33 only have been taken north of Cape Cod. S.MiTiisoxi.vx IxsTiTUTiox, 2Ia>j 23, 1879.

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A preliminary catalogue of the fishes of the St. John’s River and the east coast of Florida, with descriptions of a new genus and three new species

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