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In the more typical forms the length of the head and body 
ranges from 26 to 33 inches, and that of the tail, from 11 to as 
much as 15 inches. 
Of-the varieties, local races, sub-species, or whatever they 
may be called, the form described as / grisea takes its name 
from the grey hue of the ground-colour of the fur, which may 
even tend to whitish on the flanks. Another grey phase is 
presented by the variety 7 pardoides, which differs from the 
preceding in that the spots on the flanks are less ring-like, 
while the stripes on the neck are shorter and less distinct, the 
ground-colour in that region being redder. This form is of 
small size, the length of the head and body being 25 inches, 
and that of the tail, 15. In both these grey phases the charac- 
teristic tinge exists at birth. The Leopardus pictus of Gray 
has the coloration less brilliant than in the typical race, less 
closely approximated spots, and a smaller difference be- 
tween the shade of the central areas of the latter and the 
general ground-colour. On the other hand, the variety F. me- 
fanura is characterised by the intensity and brilliance of its 
coloration, the ground-colour being bright fulvous, the black 
markings very numerous and deep, and the white under-parts 
standing out in bold contrast to the rest. 
Lastly, we have the so-called Chained Ocelot (F- cazenata), 
described by Hamilton Smith in the following words: “It is 
about the size of a Wild Cat; the legs are, in proportion, 
shorter than in the Ocelot ; the head and body heavier; the 
mane, forehead, under the eyes, arms, shoulders, back, rump, 
hind-legs, and tail are of a reddish-yellow colour; the temples 
ochreous ; the cheeks, throat, belly, and inside of the legs white. 
Several rows of black spots from the ears converge on the fore- 
head. ‘There is a single streak from the outer angle of the eye 
to below the ear. On the shoulders, back, sides, rump, and 
hams there are long chain-like streaks of black and reddish- 
