A Fish of the South sea, 4 feet long, and not more than 4 inches in the girth, the head and eyes disproportionately large, and the jaws set with a single row of very sharp teeth

Object Status:

Unlocated

Primary Source Reference:

Pennsylvania Packet (Philadelphia), 23 Jan 1789

Additional Source Text:

"Presented to Mr. Peale's American Museum, since his late arrival in Baltimore."

Notes:

Specimen Type:

Dead/preserved

Current Scientific Name