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on the lower surface of the thigh in one of two specimens, both 

 males. The same individual has dusky spots or imperfect streaks 

 on the lower surface of the thigh, and its posterior surface is marked 

 with longitudinal streaks of alternating black and yellowish-white. 

 Digital membrane speckled with black. Length from snout to vent 

 3 in., and of hind-limb .4 in., of which the foot is half. Presented 

 by Dr. E. F. Kelaart. 



Lymnodytes macularius, nobis, n. s. Differs from L. ery- 

 THRiEUS by the slightly but distinctly papillose skin of the back, 

 and non-verrucose posterior surface of thighs ; by its shorter and 

 stouter limbs, and short anterior digits, the two outermost of which 

 have their terminal disks smaller than in L. erythr^eus. There is 

 a broad black band from nostril to loin, bordered above and below 

 by narrow pale yellow streaks. Entire lower-parts spotless light 

 yellow, as also the upper lip. A black spot at the shoulder, and 

 line along the posterior surface of the fore-limb. One or more 

 similar lines on the hind-limbs ; the thighs beautifully mottled with 

 black ; and a black medial line along the back, which becomes double 

 over the loins. Length of male from muzzle to vent 2f in. ; of hind- 

 limb 3f in. ; of which the foot measures If in. Hab. Ceylon. 

 Dr. E. F. Kelaart. 



L. lividus, nobis, n. s. A large species with short and remark- 

 ably fleshy thighs. Colour dusky above, paler and tinged with 

 ruddy on the sides which are spotted with black. Chin, throat 

 and breast, minutely variegated pale and dusky. Belly and thighs 

 underneath, sullied whitish. Above, the thighs and shanks are 

 paler than the back and tinged with ruddy, having several dusky 

 cross-bands. Posterior surface of thigh smooth or non-verrucose. 

 Length from muzzle to vent 3i in., and of hind-leg 4|- in., of which 

 the foot is %\ in. Erom Colombo. Dr. E. F. Kelaart. 



Megalophrys gigas, nobis, n. s. (Edible Frog of Sikim, vide 

 J. A. S. XXII, 557.) Adult male 4|- in. from snout to vent ; 

 hind-foot 7i in., of which foot from heel 3f in. Breadth of head 

 2 in. Interdigital membrane of the hind-foot well developed. 

 Fore-limbs extremely thick, with the skin of their inner surface 

 highly granulose. Upper-parts uniformly dull reddish or pur- 

 plish black, a little marked with white on the posterior surface 



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