which has also been taken in the West Indies, may be caught
throughout the year, and is good for eating.
Holanthias, Gthr.
*H . f r o n t i e in c tu s , Gthr.—Although this fish is of a bright
yellow colour, it is somewhat remarkable that it goes by the local
name of Deepwater Green-fish. I t is fair eating, and peculiar to
the Island. A figure of it is given in the Proceedings of the
Zoological Society for March 26, 1868, p. 228.
Serranus, Cuv.
*S , im p e t ig in o s u s , Mull. & Trosch.—The St. Helena Jack is
likewise a native of the West Indies, and may be caught at any
time in very shallow water along the rocky shore, where it inhabits
holes to protect it from sharks and other enemies. I t is an extremely
good table fish, but so delicate that in hot weather it will scarcely
keep fresh for twenty-four hours. I t is one of the most abundant
fish in the Island market.
Khypticus, Cuv.
*R . s a p o n a c e u s , Bl. Schn.—The Lathercoat of St. Helena, so
called from the lather that it produces when rubbed in the hands
like a piece of soap. I t inhabits the rocky shore in shallow water,
but is not taken for food. I t is also found at the Cape of Good
Hope, the West Indies, and Cape Yerde Islands.
Priacanthus, C. & Y.
* P . b o o p s , Porst. — The Deep-water Bull’s-eye, a large and
excellent table fish, taken in 100 fathoms water generally all the
year through. I t is quite peculiar to the locality.
* P . sp. ? The Bull’s-eye inhabits the shallow water along the
rocky coast, and in the summer months of December to March is
very plentiful. I t is an exceedingly good fish for food. Bull’s-eye
fishing by moonlight is a favourite sport—perhaps not lessened by
the anticipation of fried bull’s-eyes for breakfast. I t is quite
peculiar to the Island, and differs from the other species by being
half the size.
Apogon, Lacep,
*A . a x i l l a r i s , Yal. — T h e Bed Mullet of St. Helena is also