48 SALAMANDRA AURICULATA. 



upon the head, with an oblong reddish-brown spot behind the ear. On each side 

 of the body is a row of small and sub-round reddish-brown spots, extending as 

 far as the extremity of the tail; these spots on the flanks frequently are double, 

 but very closely approximated. The throat and abdomen are light grey, with a 

 tinge of violet at the throat. 



Dimensions. Length of head, 4 lines; of body to vent, 2 inches 2 lines; of tail, 

 2j inches: total length, 5 inches. 



Habits. Nothing is known of the habits of this animal. 



Geographical Distribution. The specimens from which the above description 

 was taken came from Riceborough, in Georgia, and were furnished me by my 

 friend Dr. Harden. 



