"Rays, D.14-17; A.3-8; P.14; V. 1-5." No.
14 .-- APISTES.
Apparently scaleless, and without free pectoral rays. Does not correspond well with A.MARMORATUS.
"Rays, D.12," etc.
Caught by Seine, 18th March, 1841. The fishermen dread wounds made by the species of this fish, as they always fester. Native name BOORA-POKEY, or POKY.