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 122. Hapalotis arboricola, MacLeay.

This is another of the Australian mammals of which I have not had an opportunity of examining specimens.

Two coloured sketches, accompanied by the following notes, were kindly transmitted to me by Mr. Gerard Krefft:—

"The only example of this rarity which has yet been obtained has been presented to the Australian Museum by W. S. MacLeay, Esq. It was caught at Elizabeth Bay, where it inhabits the lofty Eucalypti, and builds a nest among the branches, with leaves and twigs, like that of a bird."

"Fur rather harsh to the touch, and of a slate-grey next the skin,—the longer hairs, or outer coat, being mingled ochreous and black; sides greyish, with an admixture of ochreous yellow, which becomes darker towards the back, and has the black hairs much longer than on any other part; outer surface of the ears clothed with very short white hairs; throat and abdomen white; tail thinly clothed with dark-brown hairs; toes of the hind and fore feet covered with short white hairs."

Genus, Linn.

123. Mus fuscipes, Waterh.

Habitat. The southern portions of Australia generally.

124. Mus vellerosus, Gray

Habitat. South Australia.

125. Mus longipilis, Gould

Habitat. Banks of the Victoria River.

126. Mus cervinipes, Gould

Habitat. Brushes of the eastern parts of New South Wales.

127. Mus assimilis, Gould

Habitat. New South Wales,and probably Western Australia.

128. Mus manicatus, Gould

Habitat. Port Essington.