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above the temple, the lower series separated from the tympanum by 

 several rows of scales ; tympanum very small, measuriug less than 

 one third the diameter of the orbit. Gular pouch not developed ; 

 gular scales strongly keeled, larger than ventrals, not larger than 

 dorsals. No oblique fold in frout of the shoulder. Dorso-nuehal 

 crest well developed anteriorly, the longest spines measuring nearly 

 two thirds the diameter of the orbit, gradually decreasing in size 

 and reduced to a feebly serrated edge on the posterior half of the 

 back. 53 to 61 scales round the middle of the body ; dorsal scales 

 feebly keeled, all directed upwards and backwards ; ventral scales 

 much smaller than dorsals, strongly keeled. The adpressed hind 

 limb reaches the anterior border of the orbit, or between the latter 

 and the nostril ; third and fourth fingers nearly equal. Tail round. 

 Green, with a few light (red) markings constantly present on the 

 limb-joints. 



From snout to vent 4 - 5 inches ; tail 14 - 5. 



Hab. Khasi hills. 



147. Calotes jerdonii 



Calotes maria, part., Gray, Cat. Liz. p. 243; Gunth. Kept. B. I. 



p. 144. 



Calotes platyceps (non Bli/th), Jerdon, P. A. S. B. 1870, p. 77. 

 Calotes jerdonii, Gunth. P. Z. S. 1870, p. 779, pi. xlv, fig. A ; Theob. 



Cat. p. 108 ; Bovdeny. Cat. Liz. i, p. 323. 



Upper head-scales rather large, smooth or feebly keeled, imbri- 

 cate, very slightly enlarged on supraorbital region ; two parallel 

 longitudinal series of enlarged erect scales on the temple, forming 

 serrated ridges, not terminating in spines ; the lower serrated ridge 

 separated from the tympanum by one or two rows of scales ; tym- 

 panum not quite half the diameter of the orbit. Gular pouch not 

 developed ; gular scales strongly keeled, larger than dorsals. A 

 strong oblique fold or pit in front of the shoulder. Dorse-nuchal 

 crest very low, the longest spines (on the nape) equalling about the 

 diameter of the tympanum. 47 to 55 scales round the middle of 

 the body; dorsal scales feebly keeled, all directed upwards and 

 backwards ; ventral scales much smaller than dorsals, strongly 

 keeled. The adpressed hind limb reaches the eye, or between the 

 latter and the nostril ; fourth finger a little longer than third. 

 Tail round. Green, uniform, or with light (red) markings, which 

 may form a longitudinal lateral band ; frequently black lines radiate 

 from the eye ; the fold on the side of the neck black. 



From snout to vent 3*5 inches ; tail 10'5. 



Hab. Khasi hills. The supposed occurrence of this species in 

 the Himalayas needs confirmation. 



148. Calotes emma. 



Calotes emma, Gray, Cat. Liz. p. 244 ; Gunth. Rept. B. I. p. 144 ; 

 Theob. Cat. p. 108 ; Bouleng. Cat. Liz. i, p. 324, pi. xxv, fig. 1. 



