MENOPOMA FUSCA.—Holbrook. 
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Plate XXXII. 
Cuaracrers. Head large, flat; snout full and rounded; body above uniform 
umber, beneath paler. 
Description. The Menopoma fusca resembles in its general form the Meno- 
poma Alleghaniensis, but its head is rather larger in proportion, and the snout 
more full, broader and rounded; the palatine group of teeth is more concentric 
with that of the superior maxillary, but after all, we must depend chiefly on the 
colour to distinguish this animal from the Menopoma Alleghaniensis. 
Dimensions. The proportions of this animal are the same as those of the 
Menopoma Alleghaniensis, yet it reaches a greater size—I have seen one nearly 
18 inches in length. 
Geocrapuicat Disrrisution. This reptile inhabits the waters of the moun- 
taious regions of North Carolina and Georgia, where they are said to be 
abundant. 
Generat Remarks. I have never seen but one individual of this species, 
which was captured in the waters of French Broad, by my friend Dr. Hardy, of 
Ashville, Buncomb county, North Carolina. The colouring may be relied on, as 
it was done from life. 
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