Zoology.-] NATURAL HISTORY OF VICTORIA. [Reptiles. 



add to the imitation. I fancy that difference of age of the 

 individuals may account for some of the difference of the notes, 

 and that not only the occasional very loud croak but also the 

 metallic " bell " sound may only be uttered by old males. 



This species occurs in abundance over the whole colony, wher- 

 ever stagnant water is to be found. It has not been figured of the 

 correct colors of life before. 



Explanation op Figures. 



Plate 53. — Fig. 1, ordinary green specimen, viewed from above, natural size. Fig. la, one 

 with fewer dorsal yellow tubercles viewed sideways (toes shortened by perspective). Fig. 16, 

 outline profile of head. Fig. lc, same specimen as fig. 1, viewed from below. Fig. Id, inside of 

 mouth, showing two groups of vomerine teeth between the inner nostrils, also the Eustachian 

 tubes and slightly notched tongue, natural size. Fig. le, underside of hand showing discs of 

 fingers and swollen base of thumb, natural size. Fig. \f, underside of foot, showing webs and 

 discs of toes, natural size. Fig. 2, brown emaciated smaller specimen, natural size. Fig. 3, 

 early stage of tadpole state, with gill opening, no front legs, and only slight trace of hind 

 pair of legs, natural size. Fig. 4, more advanced stage of tadpole growth, with the hind limbs 

 more developed, but still useless and not free, the anterior limbs not yet begun, natural size. 

 Fig. 5, much more developed stage, with all four limbs well developed and capable of supporting 

 the body, the tail beginning to shrivel, and the gill-openings closed as breathing by the lungs 

 has commenced, natural size. Fig. 5a, front view of mouth of last specimen, natural size. 



Frederick McCoy. 



Dec. vi. 



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