HALMATURUS DORSALIS, Graj,. 
Black-striped Wallaby. 
Head and Fore Parts, of the size of life. 
This is one of the largest species of that section of the Halmaturi which comprises the 
H. Thetidis, H. Parma, and their immediate allies, — the old males frequently measuring from 
four to five feet from the nose to the end of the tail. As far as I am aware, it is con- 
fined to the interior of New South Wales ; certain it is that I have not seen examples 
from the sea side of the ranges. Its distinguishing features are the red colouring of its 
fore quarters, its large ears, long tail, and a distinct stripe of black down the nape and 
back. Like many other kinds of Kangaroo, the male of this species appears to increase 
in bulk for several years ; and hence, in a scrub frequented by this animal, males of various 
sizes may be found. The accompanying illustration of the head and forearm was taken 
from the largest male I have seen. The reduced figures will give an accurate idea of 
the body-colours, and the annexed letter-press all that is known respecting the species. 
