P E E F A C E. 



The " Notes on the Tasmanian Fauna" have been printed for 

 private circulation only, and principally with a few to draw the 

 attention of our fellow colonists to the productions of their 

 island which are not so well known as might have been expected 

 from the length of its colonization. 



It is to be hoped that any omissions on my part will be 

 speedily corrected by resident naturalists ; the fishes inhabiting 

 the fresh water streams deserve particular attention, as only 

 four species have been described, though probably many more 

 exist. 



According to some residents a species of Flying Phalanger 

 is found in certain parts of the island, said to be introduced 

 from Victoria ; if this statement is correct, the animal should 

 be included in the list. 



