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.