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SIR V. BROOKE ON THE 



[Nov. 19, 



2. Elaphodus michianus. 



1874. Lophotragus michianus, Swinh. P. Z. S. 1874, p. 4i>2, pi. 59. 



1876. , Garr. P. Z. S. 1876, p. 757, pi. 76. 



Hab. Neighbourhood of Ningpo (Swinhoe). Type, Mus. Berlin. 



Although I feel sure that Professor Garrodis correct in uniting the 

 genera Elaphodus and Lophotragus, I have been unable to satisfy 

 myself that the types of the two genera are referable to the same 

 species, as he supposes. I have therefore refrained from amalga- 

 mating the Moupin and Ningpo specimens in a single species, and 

 have left the question for the present open. 



3. Cervus. 

 (Rusa, subgen.) 

 1827. Burn (subgen.), Ham. Sm., Griff. An. Kingd. vol. v. p. 309. 



Cervus [Rusa) arhtotelis. 



Antlers twice or thrice the length of the head, supported on 

 pedestals of moderate length. Brow-antler (fig. 2, a) strong, curved 

 boldly upwards, its axis forming an acute angle with that of 

 the beam. The beam (fig. 2, x) bifurcates, giving rise to two 

 strong tines (fig. 2, b & c). Lacrymal pit of very great depth and 

 extent, its antero-posterior diameter exceeding that of the three 

 upper molars. Anteorbital vacuity very large. Auditory bullae but 

 slightly inflated and rugose externally (exc. species 8 and 9). Rudi- 

 mentary canines present in both sexes (exc. species 6, 7, 8, 9). 

 Molars with small supplementary columns. 



Rhinarium resembling that of Cervulus, but less extensive, its 

 upper internarial margin being slightly concave, and its infranarial 

 portion narrower. Tail of moderate length. Neck maned (exc. 

 species 7 aud 9). Colour uniform brown (exc. 7 and 9). Stature 

 diverse, the largest species being amongst the largest, and the smaller 

 almost amongst the smallest of the Cervidse. Young unspotted 

 (exc. species 7 and 9). 



Distribution. Indian region. 



