58 EMYSCUMBERLANDENSIS. 



especially near the carpus; the web between the fingers is yellow; the posterior 

 extremities are banded transversely with lemon-colour and black alternately at 

 the nates and posterior part of the thighs; the legs and tarsus are very dark, with 

 a few yellow lines, and below blotched with yellow; the webs between the toes 

 are yellow; the tail is dusky above, with a lateral line along the borders of the 

 upper margin; these lines unite towards the top, and run along its centre; the 

 tail beneath is dusky yellow. 



Dimensions. Length of head, 1 inch; of shell, 5h inches; sternum, 4^ inches; 

 length of tail beyond the vent, 1 inch. 



Habits. This animal, so far as I know, does not differ in its habits from the 

 Ejnydes in general. 



Geographical Distribution. Tennessee is the only state in which this animal 

 has been observed, though it doubtless inhabits many others. 



General Remarks. It is again to Professor Troost that I must return my 

 thanks for having procured me a living specimen of this beautiful Emys; which 

 he says is the most abundant of all in Cumberland river. 



