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the anterior chin-shields, which are much shorter than the 
posterior. Scales in 13 rows, the vertebrals about as large as the 
outer. Ventrals 176-211; anal divided; subcaudals 125-151. 
Coloration very variable, but a more or less distinct black or blackish 
streak on each side of the head, passing through the eye, is constant, 
and usually connected with its fellow across the rostral shield ; 
upper lip and throat yellow ; some of the scales with more or less 
distinct yellowish outer border, 
Total length 1270 millim. ; tail 480. 
Moluccas, New Guinea and neighbouring Islands, Solomon Islands, 
Cape York. 
A. Bronzy or olive above; the dark streak on the side of the head 
usually prolonged to the neck, where it may break up into 
spots; pale olive beneath, more or less closely speckled with 
darker. (D. calligaster, Can D. aruensis, Doria; D. durnley- 
ensis, Macleay.) 
a-b. 2 (V. 194, 191; C. Mansinam, New M. L, Laglaize [C.]. 
141, 150). Guinea, 
e-e. § (V.178; C. 128) Islands of Torres Rey. S. Macfarlane 
& O (V. 184, 185; C. Straits. [C.]. 
152, 135). 
I-9, h. 2 (V. 184, 190; Murray Id., Torres Rey. S. Macfarlane 
6. 149, 143) & ‘her. Straits. aE 
a(V. 191; C. 136). 
Hl. S (V. 179, 178; C. Cornwallis Id., Torres Rev. S. Macfarlane 
1s, P) & Q CVE 180; Straits. C.]. 
Cae 
m. 3 (Vv. 176; C. 136). Cape York. (Type.) 
n. 2 (V.178; C. 145). ~ St. Aignan, Louisiade B.H. Thomson, Esq. 
Archipelago, (ev 
Ome CVler ;-C. 142). Shortland Ids., Solomon H. B. Guppy, Esq. 
Grou 1B 
Pp: 
p-s. 3 (V.182; C.?), 2 Gela, Solomon Ids. C. M. Woodford, Esq. 
(V. 183; C. 189), & her. ol; 
(V. 181, 182; ©. 133, 
142), 
é. 9 (V. 184; C. 138). Guadaleanar, Solomon C. M.Woodford, Esq. 
Ids. “lt 
B. Like the preceding, but anterior dorsal region tinged .with 
vermilion. 
a-b. 2 (V. 185, 178; Guadalcanar, Solomon C.M. Woodford, , Esq. 
C. 140, 133). Ids. [C.}. , 
C. Like A, but anterior dorsal region dark brown or black, with 
the scales of the vertebral series yellow. 
a. 9 (V. 183; C. 127). Aleya, S.E. New 
Guinea. 
Boo) (CV. 18s (Ce 127); Rossel Id., Louisiade B.H. Thomson, Esq. 
Archipelago, Pale 
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