Acanthoclinidæ.

Body elongate, low, compressed, covered with small scales. One dorsal fin, occupying nearly the whole of the back, by far the greater part being composed of spines; anal fin long, with the number of the spines exceeding that of the rays; ventrals jugular, composed of a few rays. Dentition complete. Four gills, pseudo-branchiæ. Air-bladder, none; pyloric appendages, none.

Coasts of New Zealand. Carnivorous fishes.

Acanthoclinus littoreus. Coast of New Zealand.