BENNETT'S CIVET. 243 
Fotamophilus barbatus, Miller, Tijdsch. Natuur. Gesch. vol. v. 
p. 142 (1838). 
Cynogale barbata, Schinz, Synops. Mamm. vol. i. p. 388 (1844). 
Characters.—The following description ef a living specimen 
is given by Mr. Sanyal. In form and size this animal resembles 
partly a Zinsang and partly a Prionodon. The head is elon- 
gated, and the muzzle broad and depressed, the breadth of the 
latter appearing more pronounced owing to the exceptional 
character of the upper lip, which is much thickened in order 
‘to support the roots of the abundant and well-developed 
whiskers. A bunch of whiskers below each ear and close to 
the outer angle of the eye; also an intermediate set on each 
side of the nose between the eye and the lip. A tuft of 
vibrisse on the chin between the lower lip and the throat. 
Eyes large and oblique ; ears small and rounded ; nostrils with 
distinct lobes adapted for a sub-aquatic life. Tail moderate and 
thick. Prevailing colour of the fur grey, becoming grizzled 
white on the back, rump, and outer surface of the limbs*; a 
dark longitudinal stripe on the crown of the head and nape; 
eyebrows partially white; a white spot on each side of the 
head below the ears, corresponding with the place of inser- 
tion of the whiskers in this region; lips white. Under-parts 
blackish ; tip of the tail whitish. Length ot head and body, 
about 32 inches; of tail, 9% inches. 
Distribution—Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. 
Habits.— Little trustworthy information is obtainable as to the 
habits of this rare Civet in the native state, although it may be 
taken as certain that the creature is to a considerable extent 
* The colour has been hitherto described as uniformly reddish-brown, 
save for a narrow dark streak down the head. The difference may, perhaps, 
be in part accounted for from the fact that one description is taken from 
_ the living animal, and the other from dried skins ; and also from the differ- 
ent ages of the specimens examined, old ones being probably more grey 
than younger examples. 
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