1909.] OF MARSUPIALS AXD MONOTREMES IX S.W. AUSTRALIA, 817 



Lagostrophus fasciatus Per. & Les. (Text-fig. 255.) 

 Confined to Dirk Hartog, Dorree and Bernier Islands, oft' 

 Sharks Bay. 



Text-fiff. 255. 



Map showing distribution oi T,agostropliv,s fasciatus and L.f. alhipilis. 



Observed on Bernier Island to be particularly abundant, where 

 they had bred to such an extent that in times of drought, when 

 food is scarce, a number would probably have to die. 



