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in length (the latter being measured in a straight line), and exhibits 

 scales and minute interspersed hairs at the base, like the Rats ; but the 

 apical third is furnished with long hairs, averaging rather more than 

 half an inch in length ; those which spring from the upper surface 

 are of a brown-black colour, but on the under surface they are white : 

 the fur of the animal is rather long, and very soft ; the general colour 

 of that of the upper surface of the head and body is brownish yellow, 

 freely pencilled with black ; on the sides of the body a yellowish hue 

 prevails ; the whole of the under parts, as well as the feet, are white ; 

 the hairs on both the upper and under parts of the body are of a 

 deep slate-grey at the base. The dimensions of this interesting little 

 animal are as follows : — 



inches. lines. 



From nose to root of tail 5 6 



ear 1 2 



Length of tail 5 7 



ear 10 



tai'sus 1 2 



It was procured by Mr. Gould from Western Australia. 



