48 HERPESTES BRACHYURUS. 



Sumatra-sp. Calamianes-sp. 



length of upper molar series ^). . 31 mm. 25 mm. 



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We actually have to deal here with a smaller form of 

 H. brachyurus in accordance with the smaller island where 

 it is living. If it deserves a distinct name , it may be 

 called H. parvus. 



1) Taken from the posterior basal part of the canine. 



JMotes from, the Leyden Museuna, Vol. XVIl. 



