I first took a few of this species in May 1863. They were new to me, and as I could not find them in Yarrell, nor in other works of the same kind which I had an opportunity of consulting, I thought they might prove an undescribed form. Since that time, however, I have seen Mr. Thomson’s work, and have now no doubt but that my fish are identical with those taken by that gentleman in Strangford Lough, County Down, in July 1838, and named as above. (See [p. 337].)
Couchia Montagui [Montagu’s Midge].
I first obtained this species in October 1864. (See [p. 341].)
Couchia Edwardii [Edward’s Midge].
First taken at Banff, November 1865. (See [p. 344].)
Raniceps trifurcatus [Tadpole-fish].
Several of these are now known to have been found in this part of the Firth.
Rhombus megastoma [The Whiff].
This species seems to be rather rare with us. I have a very fine specimen which I found at the place where our fishermen clean their lines.
Rhombus arnoglossus [The Scaldfish or Smooth Sole].