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Abstract

Mendosoma gay-
one dorsal fin deeply notched, with twenty-two spines -
Mendosoma allporti. New sp. - head small, pointed. cheeks scaly.
Height of body is 3 1/4 in the total length. It is known to fishermen as " The Real
Bastard Trumpeter," and vies with the latter in delicacy of
flavour. The only fish allied to this species seems to be
M. lineatum, Gay, from the coast of Chili. It is interesting
to know that the only other species of the genus is to be
found on the coast of Tasmania.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Johnston, Robert Mackenzie
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers & Proceedings and Report of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
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.
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