LICHANOTUS 165 



9; breadth of braincase, 26 ; length of upper molar series, 17 ; length of 

 mandible, 32 ; length of lower molar series, 18. 



This curious little animal, with a coat much resembling wool, is 

 strictly nocturnal in its habits, sleeping during the day. It is arboreal, 

 and inhabits the forests on the eastern coast of Madagascar, and 

 along the Bay of Passandava on the west coast. Examples from the 

 north western part are smaller and of a lighter color. Coquerel (1. c.) 

 states that this animal is found in the great forest of Tsasifout on the 

 Island of St. Mary and is known to the natives by the name Ampongui. 

 It is more decidedly nocturnal than the true Lemurs and a more stupid 

 animal. 



