DIPODILLUS 



Somali name, Walo 



Description. — This, another dipodillus obtained by me at 

 Upper Sheikh, most nearly approaches D. mackilligini, but. until 

 other specimens are obtained it is difficult to decide. General 

 colour drab, underfur slate, pinkish buff on sides. Underparts 

 white ; hands and feet white. Tail dark above, white below ; black 

 terminal brush. 



Measurements in the flesh were : 



Head and body 84 mm. 



Tail 108 „ 



Hindfoot 24 „ 



Ear 12 „ 



Distribution. — Caught at Upper Sheikh. 



Habits. — Both the above specimens were caught by me inside 

 my mess tent. 



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