Monochirus linguatulus [The Solenette] is of more frequent occurrence. I have found it in the stomach of the cod and haddock.
Lepidogaster Cornubiensis [The Cornish Sucker].
I remember finding a small fish, on one occasion, where our fishermen clean their lines, and which resembled the above in almost every particular. It is the only specimen that has come under my notice.
Lepidogaster bimaculatus [The Two-spotted Sucker].
Brought on shore, now and then, amongst the refuse entangled in the fishermen’s lines, and occasionally in old shells, such as Fusis antiquus, Buccinum undatum, and Cyprina Islandica, etc.
Cyclopterus lumpus [The Lump Sucker].
Frequent. Known here by the name of “Paddle Cock.” Not used as an article of food.
Liparis vulgaris [The Unctuous Sucker]. Of partial occurrence.
Liparis Montagui [Montagu’s Sucker].
I have only once met with this beautiful little fish here, and that but lately. It was brought on shore in an old shell. I should think it rare in the Firth.
Anguilla acutirostris [The Sharp-nosed Eel] and
Anguilla latirostris [The Broad-nosed Eel] are both found. The former is the most numerous, and brings the highest price.
Conger vulgaris [The Conger or Great Eel].
This large species is often met with, but is not used as food.
Ammodytes Tobianus [The Sand Eel], and
Ammodytes lancea [The Sand Lance].
The latter the most numerous. Both these are used by our fishermen for bait.
Syngnathus acus [The Great Pipe Fish] and
Syngnathus typhle [The Lesser Pipe-fish] are both met with, and are accounted by the fishermen to be superior to any other bait.
Syngnathus lumbriciformis [The Worm Pipe-fish] is met with; and is not so rare as one might expect.
Hippocampus brevirostris.
This rare and peculiar horse-headed looking creature has been met with here. Two were found cast on shore at the sands of Boyndie, near Banff, after a severe sea storm.
Orthagoriscus mola [The Short Sun-fish] and
Orthagoriscus oblongus [The Oblong Sun-fish] have been occasionally met with. Several have been brought on shore by the fishermen of Gardenstown, Crovie, and other places.
Acipenser sturio [The Sturgeon].
Rare. One has been taken in a salmon net.
Scyllium canicula [The Small Spotted Dog-fish].
Found occasionally.
Galeus vulgaris [The Tope].
I am only aware of two instances in which this fish has been found within our limits: the one near Buckie, the other in the bay of Banff.
Acanthias vulgaris [The Picked Dog-fish].
Plentiful; often too much so.
Scymnus borealis [The Greenland Shark].
In May 1849 a large specimen of the above shark was captured by some fishermen belonging to Pennan, off Troup Head. When brought on shore, it measured thirteen feet nine inches in length, and eleven feet in circumference where thickest.
Echinorhinus spinosus [The Spinous Shark]. (See pp. 228, 231.)
Squatina vulgaris [The Angel Fish], or as it is here called (like the Angler), “the Sea-devil,” is sometimes procured. A large specimen was cast into our harbour during the winter of 1851.
Torpedo vulgaris [The Cramp-fish or Electric Ray].
A specimen of this fish is said to have been taken about six miles off Loggie Head, near Cullen, in 1817. Others are stated as having been caught.
Raia oxyrhynchus [The Sharp-nosed Skate].
Large individuals of this species are sometimes taken, with the more frequent of our Rays. One measuring upwards of seven feet in length, and over five in breadth, was captured by our fishermen some years ago.
Raia intermedia [The Flapper Skate].
A small skate, agreeing in many essential points with the flapper, was taken, in a bag-net set for salmon, some years ago, said to be a young one of the above species, and as such I include it here.
Raia batis [The Blue or Gray Skate] and
Raia clavata [The Thornback].
Taken, occasionally, In great numbers; the former being the most numerous and the most prized.
Raia radiata [The Starry Ray].
This small species is picked up now and then.
Petromyzon marinus [The Lamprey], or, as it is called here, the Lamper Eel, is often met with.
Petromyzon fluviatilis [The River Lamprey].
Considered rare. A very fine specimen was taken in the Deveron, some years since.
Petromyzon Planeri [Planer’s Lamprey or Lampern] has also occurred. These fish are generally termed “Nine-ee’d Eels,” and are by no means held in high estimation.
Gastrobranchus cæcus [The Myxine or Glutinous Hag].
This very curious and singular animal, whether you call it a fish or a worm, is of frequent occurrence.
ДОПОЛНЕНИЯ.
Perca fluviatilis [Perch].
Several of these fishes have been taken in the Deveron.
Trigla Blochii [Bloch’s Gurnard] in the Moray Firth, at Banff. An example of this gurnard (or, as we call them, “crunacks”) was captured here in a rock-pool. (See p. 281.) I am not aware of the species ever having been detected on this part of the coast before.
Sebastes Norvegicus [Norway Haddock].
One taken off Buckie in 1859 is the only instance of this fish having been taken on our coasts.
Thynnus pelamys [Stripped Tunny].
A fine specimen of this tunny is in our Museum, taken off Whitehills in 1867.
Auxis vulgaris [The Plain Bonito].
Several of these have now come under my notice. One taken in a herring-net off Cullen measured over 20 inches in length and 12 in circumference behind the first dorsal. One very peculiar feature connected with it was, that if stroked down when wet it gave the hand all the appearance of having come across a piece of metal newly black-leaded. I am not aware of this peculiarity being mentioned in Yarrell or elsewhere.
Zeus faber [The Dory].
I have now ascertained that many of these fish have been taken here, chiefly in salmon-nets. It would seem that the dory is by no means an uncommon summer visitor on this part of the coast.
Capros aper [Boar-fish].
At least one example of this curious-looking fish is now known to have found its way to our shores. It was taken in a bag-net near Crovie in August 1862, and was sent here to be stuffed and named.
Trichiurus lepturus [Silvery Hair-tail or Bald Fish].
A very fine specimen of this fish, which is rare in the British seas, and especially on the east coast of Scotland, was found in the Firth here in April 1876. Although the head and tail were a good deal injured, it measured over 12 feet in length.
Gobius gracilis [Slender Goby]. Frequent.
Gobius albus [White Goby].
Frequent also. Numbers of these little fish are to be met with in our rock and sandy pools, whilst others are only to be found at extreme low water.
Gobius Nilssonii [Nilsson’s Goby]. (See pp. 375-6.)
Labrus Donovani [Donovan’s Wrasse].
A specimen of this wrasse was captured in the bay of Boyndie in August 1863. The fishermen said that there were more, but they only managed to hook the one, and looked upon it as a curious species of mackerel. It was mostly of a beautiful pea-green colour, but striped with numerous yellowish lines.
Labrus microscopicus [Microscopical Wrasse].
It was during the summer of 1861 that I first observed this minute species. It was not, however, until 1864 that I had an opportunity of submitting a specimen for examination to some of our best ichthyologists, amongst whom was Mr. Couch. (See p. 334.)
Tinca vulgaris [Common Tench].
One specimen taken in our bay in 1864 is the only example I have seen. It is now in our Museum.
Scopelus Humboldtii [Argentine].
This beautiful little creature would seem to be a regular winter visitor with us. I took it first in January 1863; and, since then, I have never missed it during that month. It is of various sizes. I have taken Argentines from under one inch to about three inches in length. I have never seen them in summer.
Couchia glauca [The Mackerel Midge].
Of all the little fish that I have yet found, this one resembles the Five-bearded Rockling, more than any of the Midges do the other Rocklings.
Couchia Thomsoni [Thomson’s Midge].
I first took a few of this species in May 1863. They were new to me, and as I could not find them in Yarrell, nor in other works of the same kind which I had an opportunity of consulting, I thought they might prove an undescribed form. Since that time, however, I have seen Mr. Thomson’s work, and have now no doubt but that my fish are identical with those taken by that gentleman in Strangford Lough, County Down, in July 1838, and named as above. (See p. 337.)
Couchia Montagui [Montagu’s Midge].
I first obtained this species in October 1864. (See p. 341.)
Couchia Edwardii [Edward’s Midge].
First taken at Banff, November 1865. (See p. 344.)
Raniceps trifurcatus [Tadpole-fish].
Several of these are now known to have been found in this part of the Firth.
Rhombus megastoma [The Whiff].
This species seems to be rather rare with us. I have a very fine specimen which I found at the place where our fishermen clean their lines.
Rhombus arnoglossus [The Scaldfish or Smooth Sole].
This would appear to be another very scarce species with us. I have never met with it but in fish stomachs, and very seldom there. It is about the smallest of British flat-fish.
Monochirus variegatus [Variegated Sole].
This species would appear to be met with occasionally. Two pretty large ones were exposed for sale in our market in September 1860.
Echiodon Drummondii [Drummond’s Echiodon].
In March 1863 I took the first specimen of this strange-looking fish that I had ever seen. Since then, however, I have met with it several times, and always in winter,—save once, when I obtained it in summer. They were unknown in the Firth before. Specimens from here are now in the British Museum, London.
Acestra æquorea [Equorial Pipe-fish]. This species and the
Acestra anguinea [Snake Pipe-fish] are both occasionally found. The latter, however, are seemingly the most frequent.
Chimæra monstrosa [Northern Chimæra].
A specimen of this deep-sea and rather rare species was brought into our harbour in 1859 on board a herring-boat. It was found floating, and quite dead. The first dorsal was somewhat injured, and the cord-like portion of the tail was wanting. It was unknown to the fishermen who found it, and who, for want of a better name, called it the “devil.”
Scyllium melanostomum [Black-mouthed Dog-fish].
I am led to believe that this species does occasionally occur with us. It is generally mixed up with the commoner sorts.
Zygæna malleus [Hammer-headed Shark].
A specimen of this strange-looking animal was found dead on the shore about two miles beyond Whitehills in 1861. It was a middling-sized specimen, measuring about five feet in length and about eighteen inches across the head. It had lain some time, for the skin was blackish, and had the appearance of charred or burnt leather.
Lamna cornubica [Porbeagle].
It is now well known that the Porbeagle finds his way here occasionally, and usually about the herring season. There is a very fine specimen in our Museum.
Alopias vulpes [The Fox Shark].
So far as I have been able to learn, this shark appears to be very rarely met with here. It has, however, been found.
Notidanus griseus [Brown or Mediterranean Shark].
A large specimen of this shark was taken in the Firth here, and brought on shore at Whitehills in December 1857. After being exhibited in Banff by the fishermen, its captors, as an unknown monster, it was bought for the Banff Museum, where it now is. This shark is the first known to have been found in the British seas.
Raia miraletus [Homelyan Ray]. Occasionally met with.
Raia Spinosa [Sandy Ray].
This species is well enough known to the fishermen, but they do not often take it.
Raia chagrinea [Shagreen Ray]. This is also occasionally taken.
Ammocætes branchialis [Pride or Mud Lamprey].
We have, at least, one species of this peculiar genus as an inhabitant of the Deveron.
РАКООБРАЗНЫЕ.
Stenorhynchus Rostratus.
Stenorhynchus tenuirostris.
Inachus Dorsetensis.
Inachus leptochirus.
Hyas Araneus.
Hyas coarctatus.
Eurynome aspera. Из глубоких вод.
Cancer pagurus [Партен].
Pirimela denticulata. В скальных бассейнах и из глубоких вод.
Carcinus mœnas. См. стр. 271.
Portumnus latipes. Среди песка во время отлива.
Polybius Henslowi.
Portunus puber.
Portunus holsatus.
Portunus corrugatus.
Portunus depurator.
Portunus marmoreus.
Portunus longipes.
Portunus pusillus. Из желудков рыб.
Pinnotheres pisum. Внутри Mediola mediolus.
Pinnotheres veterum. Однажды из Гамри; внутри Pinna pectinata.
Ebalia tuberosa.
Ebalia cranchii.
Ebalia tumefacta или Bryerii.
Atelecyclus heterodon.
Dromia vulgaris.
Lithodes maia.
Pagurus Bernhardus. Обычен в скальных бассейнах в молодом возрасте.
Pagurus Prideauxii.
Pagurus Cuanensis. Оба вида приносятся из глубоких вод.
Pagurus lævis. Часто встречается в желудках камбаловых.
Pagurus ferrugineus. Этот малыш был добавлен в список только в 1866 году.
Porcellana longicornis. В скальных бассейнах.
Galathea squamifera.
Galathea strigosa.
Galathea dispersa.
Galathea nexa.
Galathea Andrewsii.
Munida Bamffica. Из глубоких вод.
Callianassa subterranea.
Gebia stellata.
Gebia deltura.
Calocaris Macandrei.
Homarus vulgaris.
Nephrops Norvegicus.
Crangon vulgaris.
Crangon spinosus.
Crangon sculptus.
Crangon trispinosus.
Crangon Allmanni.
Nika edulis.
Athanas nitescens.
Hippolyte spinus.
Hippolyte или Doryphorus Gordoni.
Hippolyte varians.
Hippolyte Cranchii.
Hippolyte Thompsoni.
Hippolyte Pandaliformis.
Pandalus annulicornis.
Mysis flexuosa.
Mysis Lamornæ.
Mysis vulgaris.
Mysis spiritus.
Mysis mixta. Впервые обнаружен как британский вид в Банффе в 1863 году Т. Э.
Mysis Spinifera. Роет норы в песке. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э. в 1862 году, а несколько лет спустя в Швеции — М. Госом.
Mysis aculata.
Mysis hispida. Новый вид. Обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э. в декабре 1863 года.
Cynthilia Flemingii.
Thysanopoda Couchii.
Thysanopoda longipes.
Thysanopoda Norvegicus.
Thysanopoda alata.
Thysanopoda ensifera. Новый вид. Обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э. в 1863 году.
Thysanopoda Batei. Новый вид. Обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э. в 1862 году.
Diastylis Rathkii.
Diastylis echinata.
Cuma scorpioides.
Cuma costata. Роет норы в песке.
Cuma lucifera. Новый для Британии. Найден в Банффе Т. Э. в июле 1865 года.
Halia trispinosa.
Venilia gracilis.
Talitrus locusta.
Orchestia littorea.
Orchestia Mediterranea.
Orchestia Deshayesii.
Orchestia brevidigitata. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Allorchestes Nilssonii.
Allorchestes Imbricatus.
Nicea Lubbockiana.
Opis quadrimana. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Montagua monoculoides.
Montagua marina. С яйцами в декабре.
Montagua Alderi.
Montagua Pollexiana. Глаза красные. С яйцами зеленоватого цвета в ноябре и декабре. Очень красивый пестрый вид.
Montagua Norvegica. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе как британский вид Т. Э.
Lysianassa Costæ.
Lysianassa Audouiniana.
Lysianassa atlantica.
Lysianassa longicornis. С молодью в декабре.
Anonyx longicornis. Соломенного цвета, в крапинку с красным. Глаза большие, продолговатые; белые с красными отметинами.
Anonyx Edwardsii. Глаза красные, с черными пятнами. С яйцами в декабре.
Anonyx obesus. Новый вид. Глаза красные, круглые и маленькие. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Anonyx denticulatus.
Anonyx Holbolli.
Anonyx minutus.
Anonyx Plautus. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе как британский вид Т. Э.
Anonyx longipes.
Anonyx ampulla. Глаза красные.
Callisoma crenata. С яйцами в ноябре.
Lepidepecreum carinatum. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Ampelisca Gaimardii. С яйцами зеленого цвета в декабре.
Ampelisca Belliana.
Phocus simplex.
Phocus Holbolli. С яйцами в декабре и марте.
Phocus plumosus. Два других новых вида этого рода были обнаружены в Банффе Т. Э., но еще не получили названий.
Westwoodilia cæcula.
Westwoodilia Hyalina.
Œdiceros parvimanus. С яйцами ярко-оранжевого цвета в сентябре, октябре и ноябре. Роет норы в песке.
Œdiceros saginatus. С яйцами красноватого цвета в январе. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе как британский вид Т. Э.
Monoculodes longimanus. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Monoculodes carinatus. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Monoculodes Stimpsoni.
Kroyera arenaria. С яйцами в августе и сентябре.
Kroyera altamarina.
Amphilochus manudens.
Darwinia compressa. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Sulcator arenarius.
Urothoe Bairdii. Глаза черные; с яйцами в декабре.
Urothoe marina. С яйцами в декабре.
Urothoe elegans. Роет норы в песке.
Liljeborgia Zetlandica.
Phædra antiqua.
Isæa montagui.
Iphimedia obesa.
Iphimedia Eblanæ.
Otus carinatus.
Pereionotus testudo.
Acanthonotus Owenii.
Dexamine spinosa. С яйцами зеленоватого цвета в апреле.
Dexamine Bedlomensis. Цвет глубокий и блестящий оранжевый, иногда смешанный с красным и коричневым. Глаза, которые слегка приподняты, круглые и ярко-малиновые. Самка, похожая на самца, имеет яйца горохово-зеленого цвета в апреле и мае, а также в октябре.
Atylus Swammerdamii. С яйцами коричневатого цвета в сентябре.
Atylus gibbosus.
Atylus bispinosus.
Phersua bicuspis.
Phersua fucicola.
Calliope læviuscula.
Calliope Ossiani. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Calliope grandaculis.
Eusirus Helvetiæ. Новый вид. Обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э., первый представитель рода, найденный в Британии. Роющий вид, очень вялый в своих повадках.
Leucothoe articulosa.
Leucothoe furina. Впервые обнаружен как британский вид в Банффе Т. Э.
Hora gracilis.
Stimpsonia chelifera.
Microdeutopus gryllotalpa.
Microdeutopus Websterii.
Microdeutopus anomalus.
Microdeutopus versiculatus.
Protomedeia Hirsutimana. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Protomedeia Whitei. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э. С яйцами очень тускло-зеленого цвета в ноябре.
Bathyporeia pilosa. Глаза красные.
Bathyporeia Robertsoni.
Bathyporeia pelagica. Глаза красные.
Melita palmata.
Melita obtusata.
Melita proxima. С яйцами пурпурного цвета в декабре. Глаза коричневатые.
Melita gladiosa.
Eurystheus Erythrophthalmus
Eurystheus bispinimanus. Новый вид. Впервые обнаружен в Банффе Т. Э.
Amathilla Sabini.
Gammarus marinus.
Gammarus Camptolops.
Gammarus locusta.
Gammarus tenuimanus.
Gammarus Edwardsii.
Gammarus pulex.
Megamdera semiserrata.
Megamdera longimana.
Megamdera Othonis.
Megamdera Alderi.
Megamdera brevicaudata.
Eiscladus longicaudatus.
Amphithoe rubricata.
Amphithoe littorina.
Sunamphithoe hamulus.
Podocerus pulchellus.
Podocerus variegatus.
Podocerus capillatus.
Podocerus pelagicus. Глаза черные.
Podocerus ocius.
Podocerus falcatus.