130 JVt'lso/t — -JVc'i'' Sjyecics of d'tt/irtis fnn)! Mv.rioo. 



are Guiana and northern Brazil. The captvire of a member of the 

 group in Yucatan adds greatly to its known range and no doubt indi- 

 cates that it is represented, although hitherto overlooked, in much of 

 the intervening region. 



The interesting animal upon which the present description is based 

 was captured alive by the Indians near Tunkas, Yucatan, and sent to 

 General Canton, Governor of the Stale. While in Merida. Yucatan, I 

 heard of a strange animal in the Governor's possession and upon making 

 known my desire to see it was courteously invited to visit his house for 

 the purpose. There I found the animal living in a cage and made the 

 accompanying description of its size and color. Later, while working 

 at Tunkas, the Indians told me of its capture and said it was extremely 

 rare. They called it 'El Rey de hts ArdiUax,' or king of the squirrels, 

 but it appeared to have been previously unknown to nearly everyone 

 with whom I talked. 



