. Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission. Fisheries -- United States; Fish-culture -- United States. 296 BULLETIN OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES 111. Filefisli (Monacanthus ciliatus Mitchill) Jordan and Evermann, 1S96-1900, p. 1714. Description.âThis filefish closely resembles the species just described, but its first dorsal ray is never elongate, the ventral dewlap extends far behind the tip of the ventral spine, and the caudal peduncle in the adult is armed with 2 or 3 pairs of strong forward-curving spines on either side. Color.âDescribed as varying from olive gray and grass green to yel
. Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission. Fisheries -- United States; Fish-culture -- United States. 296 BULLETIN OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES 111. Filefisli (Monacanthus ciliatus Mitchill) Jordan and Evermann, 1S96-1900, p. 1714. Description.âThis filefish closely resembles the species just described, but its first dorsal ray is never elongate, the ventral dewlap extends far behind the tip of the ventral spine, and the caudal peduncle in the adult is armed with 2 or 3 pairs of strong forward-curving spines on either side. Color.âDescribed as varying from olive gray and grass green to yellowish brown with darker blotches or crossbands. The dorsal and anal fins are pinkish and usually have three dark spots at the base. The ventral flap is edged with scarlet and the caudal is greenish, mottled dark and pale. Size.âFour to eight inches long. General range.âWarmer parts of the Atlantic, from Cape Cod to Brazil on the American coast. \. jQt N â. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original United States Fish Commission. Washington, The Commission, Govt. Print. Off
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