is very similar to C. aurantiicolUs, the only ditference being in the colour of the collar. 
From all the others it may be known by its dark red head. 
The females, as is the case with the American members of the Capitonida?, differ 
greatly from the male. 
In the article on Capito hourcierii will be found extracts from a paper by Mr. Salvin 
on this peculiarity, showing how he was first led to discover it. 
Its habits are similar to its congeners'. 
The Plate and description are taken from specimens in our collection. 
