Description of two new fishes

Morton, Alexander (1887) Description of two new fishes. Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania . pp. 77-78.

Preview

PDF - Requires a PDF viewer
102Kb

Abstract

Detailed description of two new species of fishes, Eurumetopos johnstonii,nov. sp. and Triptergium clarkei, nov. sp. Eurumetopos johnstonii, nov. sp. This very remarkable fish was found washed on the beach at Bridgewater. Unfortunately the crows had eaten a great part of one side, taking the eyes and the intestines out. I have great pleasure in giving this very remarkable genus the specific name of Johnstonii, in honour of R. M. Johnston, Esq., F.L.S., whose very valuable works in all matters relating to the Natural History of Tasmania and the Geological features of the Island place him as the foremost scientist in Tasmania.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
ID Code:	15649
Deposited By:	UTAS ePrints officer
Deposited On:	04 Dec 2012 11:27
Last Modified:	04 Dec 2012 11:27
ePrint Statistics:	View statistics for this ePrint

Repository Staff Only: item control page