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The number of eggs deposited by the present species, seldom 

 exceeds 3 or 4, they are of very elongate form, 3 or 4 times as 

 long as they are broad, and are generally hatched by the powerful 

 rays of the sun in 3 or 4 weeks. This lizard also has a very 

 wide distribution. 



There has been a second species of Pygopus observed on the 

 Murray, marked with much more brilliant colours than any 

 hitherto known; but owing to the mutilated state of the specimen 

 which was captured by the natives, it was found impossible to 

 preserve it or give a correct description thereof. 



4. LlALIS BURTONI. 



Burton's Lialis. 



This is another snake-like form, with pointed muzzle, a single 

 specimen of which came under my notice ; its range is very 

 extensive, as I have at various times received specimens from the 

 Clarence River, and from farther north. Sir George Grey 

 mentions its occurrence in Western Australia. In its habits, it is 

 similar to the Pygopus. 



5. HlNULIA ELEGANS. 



Elegant Hinulia. 



6. HINULIA ATJSTEALIS. 

 Australian Hinulia ; and 



7. HINULIA TENUIS. 

 Slender Hinulia. 



Are three species of Scincoid Lizards, occasionally observed. 

 The first is generally found beneath the rough bark of trees. I 

 believe that there are many more representatives of the genus 

 Hinulia, but owing to their nimbleness, it was impossible to 

 capture many of them. The number of eggs deposited by these 

 Lizards has not been ascertained correctly ; perhaps they are 

 viviparous, and if so, may bring forth 10 to 12 young. 



8. MOCOA TRILINEATA. 



New Holland Moco. 

 This widely distributed small Lizard has been frequently 



