8 SJOSTEDTS KILIMANDJARO-MERU EXPEDITION. 4. 



Both these specimens are similar in colour-pattern and disagree with the descrip- 

 tions in having 4 black dorsal stripes, the 2 median of which disappear without ha- 

 ving joined on the tail to a median azygous stripe. They extend about 1 Va cm. on 

 the tail and end there without having even converged. The lateral stripes are broader 

 and extend to the tip of the tail. On the flanks of the body they appear to have 

 a tendency to break up each in two. 



4 similar specimens, Kibonoto, May 1906. 



Malmia varia (PETERS). 

 Mabuia varia (PETERS). BOULENGER Cat. Lizards III p. 202. 



1 specimen found below a stone on the steppe at the river Ngare na nyuki, 

 Mem low lands 2& /n 1905. - 1 specimen from the upper part of the Ericinella-iegion, 

 3,500 m. above the sea level, Kiboscho, i:> /2 1906. 



The latter specimen is somewhat aberrant in having the nuchal scales mostly 

 quadricarinate, but as this is a characteristic subjected to variation I have referred 

 it to M. varia with which it otherwise agrees in essential characteristics and appearance. 



Mabuia striata (PETERS). 

 Mabuia striata (PETERS). BOULENGER Cat. Lizards III p. 204. 



2 specimens SI /T 1905 Kibonoto, found running on stems of trees . 1 spe- 

 cimen " 7 7 1905 Kibonoto. - 1 specimen "'"' ? 1905 Kibonoto. This specimen is ano- 

 malous, having a double or rather forked tail. - 5 specimens %> 1905 Kibonoto. - 



1 specimen near the river Ngare na nyuki, Meru low lands. --3 specimens, the same 

 locality. - - 3 specimens Kibonoto, May 1906. 



"The most common of all lizards, often seen running on the huts of the natives 

 in the same manner as Agama colonorum in West Africa. Also running on stems 

 of trees and hiding in holes in the same. 



Lygosoma modestum (GUNTHER). 

 Lygosoma modestum GUNTHER. BOULENGER Cat. Lizards III p. 306. 



4 specimens from termite hills Kibonoto, May 1906. - - 5 specimens from the 

 acacia forest near the river Ngare na nyuki, Meru low lands Jan. 1906. - 1 small 

 specimen the same locality and date. 



2 specimens from the same locality caught in Nov. 1905 are a little larger (resp. 

 110 and 140 mm.) and less uniformly coloured. The blackish dots on the head shields 

 are more conspicuous and the central blackish streaks of the scales of the back and 

 the sides are more numerous and more defined and they extend not only over the 

 dorsal surface of the tail but are also to be seen on the lower surface of that organ, 

 although somewhat less distinct. Otherwise they are typical L. modestum and agree 

 with the description with regard to lepidosis, relative dimensions etc. This species 

 was known from Kilimandjaro before. 



