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streaks ; the rings upon the tail imperfect. Size of 

 the last. Inhabits South America. 



This is considered distinct from the last by Major Smith, on 

 account of the uniform lengthened markings. 



lf>. F. MACROURUS, Long- tailed Ocelot Greyish- tawny- 

 yellow, paler on the lower parts, the hody with lon- 

 gitudinal markings very irregular in form. Length 

 3 feet 8 inches, tail 1 foot 7 inches, adult male 

 Temm. Inhabits Brazil. 



Distinguished from the two last by the length of the tail and 

 by the unenclosed form of the markings. Discovered by 

 Prince Maximilian of Neuweid. 



17. F. TIGRINA, The Margay. Tawny-yellow, black lon- 

 gitudinal lines upon the head and neck, upon the 

 throat dark bands; body with open spots, enclosing 

 a centre of a redder tinge than the common colour, 

 these are again surrounded with a black line ; the 

 limbs are spotted, the tail ringed with black. Length 

 from 2 feet to 2 feet. Inhabits Brazil. 



PL. IX. 18. F. MACROCELIS, The Riman-Dahan. The 

 head rather small in proportion ; ground-colour of 

 the fur very pale tawny-yellow ; six black bands up- 

 on the upper part and sides of the neck; the body 

 covered with irregular large patches, paler in the 

 centre, and towards the hind-part bordered with vel- 

 vety-black. The form very powerful. Tail long, 

 thick, and furry. Length 5 feet 6 inches, of which 

 the tail is 2 feet 6 inches. Inhabits Sumatra; accord- 

 ing to Temminck, also Siam. 



The form of this animal differs from that of F. tigris leopar- 

 dus, onca, &c. which we consider typical of Fehs, particu- 

 larly in its robust proportions, small head, and thick bushy 

 tail. An allied animal, if distinct, will be the F. nebuloga of 

 Griffith. Its characters are : ' Head small, body long, heavy; 

 legs thick, short, and muscular ; tail very thick, long and 

 annulated ; body covered with large irregular patches, form- 

 ing enclosures, deeper than the ground-colour, but lightear 

 round the edge. Inhabits Sumatra, China." Griff. Cuv. v. 



PL. XIV. 19. F. MITIS, The Chati Fur pale tawny-yel 



