VIVERRA. 211 
Description.—The body markings larger, blacker and fewer in 
number than in last species, 
S1zE.—Same as last. 
Blyth states that this is nearly allied to the last species, but differs 
from V. fangalunga of Sumatra (with which some consider it 
Synonymous) as the latter is smaller, with a more catike tail, and 
more numerous spots. Gray says that V. saxgalunga has the tail black 
above and ringed on the lower side. 
The next species is smaller and more vermiform, with acute compressed 
claws, a shorter tail, and no crest, and of more scansorial habits. It 
forms the sub-genus Viverricula of Hodgson, but it is not desirable to 
perpetuate the sub-division. 
No. 224. VIVERRA MALACCENSIS. 
the Lesser Civet-Cat (Jerdon's No. 121), 
NATIVE Names.—Mushak-billi, Katas, Kasturi, Hindi; Gando-gaula, 
Gandha-gokul, Bengali ; Jowadi-manjur, Mahrathi ; Punagin-bek, Cana- 
rese; Punagu-pilli, Telegu; Sayer, Bug-nyul, Nepalese; Wa-young ~Rkyourg- 
bank, Aracanese ; Kyoung-ka-do, Burmese ; Ooralawa, Singhalese. 
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Viverra Malaccensis, 
Hasitat.—India generally, with Assam, Burmah, and Ceylon. It 
extends also to the Malayan countries, Java and China. 
Descriprion.—General colour greyish-brown, spotted black; the 
dorsal spots elongated, and forming longitudinal interrupted streaks or 
stripes on the back and croup ; the sides and limbs have also spots in 
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