. A guide to the study of fishes. Fishes; Zoology; Fishes. Berycoidei 255 centrus diadema are common species of Polynesia and the East Indies. Other abundant species are H. spinifer, H. microstomus, and H. violasccns. Holocentrus marianus is the marian of the French West Indies, Holocentrus saininara, and related large-mouthed species occur in Polynesia. In Myripristis the preopercular spme is wanting and the air-bladder is divided into two parts, the anterior extending to the ear. Myripristis jacobus is the brilliantly colored i.;:s Fig. 204.—OsHcldhys japomcvs (Cuv. & Val.). Gir
. A guide to the study of fishes. Fishes; Zoology; Fishes. Berycoidei 255 centrus diadema are common species of Polynesia and the East Indies. Other abundant species are H. spinifer, H. microstomus, and H. violasccns. Holocentrus marianus is the marian of the French West Indies, Holocentrus saininara, and related large-mouthed species occur in Polynesia. In Myripristis the preopercular spme is wanting and the air-bladder is divided into two parts, the anterior extending to the ear. Myripristis jacobus is the brilliantly colored i.;:s Fig. 204.—OsHcldhys japomcvs (Cuv. & Val.). Giran, Formosa. or "Frere Jacques," of the West Indies. Species of Myripris- tis are known in Hawaii as ji-u. A curious method of catching Myripristis luurdjaii is pursued on the Island of Hawaii. A living fish is suspended by a cord in front of a reef inhabited by this species. It remains with scarlet fins spread and glisten- ing red scales. Its presence is a challenge to other individuals, who rush out to attack it. These are then drawn out by a concealed scoop-net, and a fresh specimen is taken , as a decoy. Myripristis pralinius, M. multiradiatns, and other species occur in Polynesia. Ostichthys is allied to Myripristis but with very large rough scales. OstichtJiys japonicus is a large and showy fish of the waters of Japan. Ostichthys pilluxixi. 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 Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931. New York, H. Holt
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