362 Game of Europe, W. & N. Asia & America 



THE CALIFORNIAN BLACKTAIL 



[Mci-Zii 1)1(1 Columbia na scaphiotus) 



This local modification of the blacktail was likewise described by Dr. 

 Merriam,' and is a large-eared and pale-coloured form inhabiting the 

 mountains of California. The type specimen was obtained on Laguna 

 Ranch, in the Gabilan Range. 



THE NEW MEXICAN BLACKTAIL 



[Mcrzaiihi coliniib'uum crooki) 



The blacktail of New Mexico, described on the evidence of a female 

 which still appears to be its only known representative, was permitted in 

 Dt'cr of All Ldihls to stand as a species by itself, on account of certain 

 alleged resemblances to the whitetail. It seems, however, to be nothing 

 more than a local form of blacktail. The colour of the type female in the 

 summer dress is described as being reddish tawn above, darker on the back 

 than elsewhere, with the neck greyish drab, the sides greyish cinnamon, 

 and the legs creamy ; the hairs on the metatarsal gland being sooty at the 

 base with white tips. The black of the upper surface of the tail extends 

 on to the under side of the tip. The Dog Mountains, in Grant County, 

 New Mexico, are the type locality tor this torm. 



' op. lit. p. 101. 



