Reptiles found in Ceylon. 



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Synopsis of Ceylon Reptiles, by E. F. KELAART, M.D. 



In presenting to the Asiatic Society a more complete 

 Synopsis of Ceylon Reptiles, which the continued kindness 

 of friends in various parts of the Island has enabled me to 

 form, I have much pleasure in expressing my best thanks to 

 the Members of the Asiatic Society of Ceylon, and to Sir 

 George Anderson, Dr. Fergusson, F.M.O. and the Hon'ble 

 Mr. MacCarthy, Colonial Secretary, for the facilities they 

 have afforded me in my further researches in the Natural 

 productions of the Island. 



The joint labours of Mr. Edgar Layard and myself have 

 nearly completed the examination of the Mammals, Birds, 

 Shells, Reptiles and Insects of this Island. The fresh water 

 Fishes are now engaging my attention, and any specimens of 

 this Class will be thankfully received. Dr. Schmarda, Pro- 

 fessor of Zoology of the University of Prague, is now on a 

 visit to the Island for the chief purpose of examining the 

 Infusorise, and Professor Harvey of Trinity College, Dublin, 

 is also, we believe, at present engaged in examining into the 

 Echinodermata and Crustacea of the Island, so that it may be 

 hoped, it will not be very long before the neglected Fauna of 

 Ceylon is completely worked out. 



Synopsis of Ceylon Reptiles. 



Order. Saura. Lizards. 



SUB-ORDER. I. LEPTOGLOSSiE. 

 Slender-tongued Lizards. 

 FAM: MONITORIDiE. Monitors. 



1 Monitor Dracaena, Gray. Guana. TallaGoya, Sing. 



2 Hydrosaurus Salvator, Wagler. Water Guana. Cabara Goya, Sing. 

 FAM: SCINCIDJE. The Seines. 



3 Riopa punctata, Gray. 



Puchee Bramin, Port 



