FORMOSAN SIKA 



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FORMOSAN SIKA (Cervus taevanus). 



Nearly allied to the common sika, but distinctly spotted in winter, 

 when the coat retains more or less of the rufous summer-tinge. The 

 dark line down the middle of the back is very strongly marked, there 

 is a more distinct black bar above the white tail-patch, and the limbs 

 are shorter, and the body proportionately longer. The height at the 

 shoulder is about 2 feet 1 1 inches. This species is confined to the 

 mountains of the island of Formosa. 



Circum- Tip to Widest 



Length, ference. Tip. inside. Points. Locality. 



J 9l 3 13 i6f 4 + 4 Formosa. 



19 3i 4 + 4 Do. . 



Owner. 



British Museum. 

 Duke of Bedford. 



Peking Sika Stag in summer coat, with the antlers in velvet. 

 Photographed by the Duchess of Bedford. 



