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this row, in front of anus, an angular row of much enlarged 

 scales ; anus not covered by an angular flap of skin ; tail contained 

 in distance from snout to vent one and one-half times ; tail taper- 

 ing gradually, rather flattened below; the annulations distinctly 

 marked above; laterally two spinelike scales on each annulation 

 pointing backward; scales on upper side larger than those on 

 back, the annulations marked by a transverse row of scales 

 slightly more prominent than others; below, scales arranged in 

 transverse rows, the annulations marked by a row of slightly 

 larger scales; a single prominent scale below at the base of tail 

 on either side; adpressed limbs meet; digits half -webbed; claws 



Fig. 3. Luperosaurus joloensis sp. nov., cotype from Jolo, preanal pores. About X 4. 



present on all save inner digits ; lamellse on outer extremities of 

 digits divided, about six on longest toe, followed by a few un- 

 divided scalelike lamellae; diameter of eye less than its distance 

 from nostril or auricular opening. 



Color in life. — Above russet brown, with indistinct grayish 

 markings on side of snout, occiput, sides of neck, and across 

 the back; below yellowish, mixed with flecks of brovm. Tail 

 indistinctly barred above; grayish brown below. 



Measurements of Luperosaurus joloensis sp. nov. 



Total length 

 Snout to vent 

 Tail 



Width of head 

 Length of head 

 Axilla to groin 

 Foreleg 

 Hind leg 



59 

 36 

 23 



5.5 

 10 



17 



10.5 



14.7 



