110 SIMIAS 



among the Primates in late years. So far as is known, it is restricted 

 to South Pagi Island of the Mettawee Group, but it may be found 

 an inhabitant of other islands of the group as they become better 

 known. With its small upturned nose, short naked tail with a terminal 

 tuft, and jet black pelage, it is a most unique and extraordinary animal. 

 The remark may be pardoned, that we might wish a different 

 name had been selected for the genus, the great similarity between 

 the one chosen and the long established Simia of Linnaeus, being very 

 apt to create confusion. 



