This seems to be a new generic form, nearly allied to HOPLEGNATHUS, Richardson; or SCARODON, Schlegel.
No.

43 .-- SCORPIS ?--Native name, MEMON or MEEMON.

"Sweep" of the sealers.
"Rays, D.; A.1." Teeth minute.

It is a gross feeder and poor eating.
Very common on rocky shores.

Being a bold voracious fish, it is easily speared or taken with a hook.