ST. H E L E N A .
Fam. Carangidm.
Caranx, Cuv.
C. c r u m e n o p h th a lm u s , HI.—Peculiar also to tropical seas .and
called Horse Mackerel at St. Helena, where it is not very abundant
but is taken for food.
0. d e n t e x , B l. Scbn.—This fish, of wide range from the Mediterranean
to the coast of Brazil, is at St. Helena known as the Cavalley,
and is one of the best table fish, being indeed the salmon of St.
Helena. I t is taken in considerable numbers chiefly during the
summer months around the coast in not very deep water; it varies
in length from 9 inches up to 2 or 3 feet.
*C. h ip p o s , Linn.—The Coal-fish of St. Helena, also a native of
tropical seas, is more scarce than the Cavalley, and is esteemed a finer
table fish. I t is rare, perhaps not more than one or two being taken
in the year, and is considered a delicacy' in consequence, though
really differing little in flavour from the last species. I t inhabits the
shallow water close to the shore.
*C. m u r o a d s i , Schleg.—In its full grown state the Kingston, in
its smaller state the Stonebrass, of St. Helena, also found at Japan.
I t is generally taken in the summer months after Christmas, in
shallow water near the shore. I t is not so abundant as the
mackerel, but is associated with it in the market.
Seriola, Cuv.
S. l a l a n d i i , C. & Y.— The Yellow Tail of St. Helena is obtained
also in the Atlantic, at Japan and Australia; it inhabits shallow
water near the shore, is less rare than the Coal-fish, but not so
abundant as the Cavalley. I t is taken of various sizes, from
10 inches to 3 feet in length, and forms one of the best table fish.
Lichia, Cuv.
* L . g la u c a , Linn.—This pretty little fish, when first taken from
the water, resembles a piece of polished silver, hence its name of
Silverfish. I t is very abundant in shallow water round the rocky
coast, and is a very good table fish. I t is also found at the neighbouring
island of Ascension, in the Mediterranean, and in the
Atlantic generally. .
Fam. Scomondce.
Auxis, C. & Y.
A . r o c h e i , Risso.—Mackerel Bonita. A deep-water f i shvery