BihUograpliical Notices. 127 forms. There are so many Mediterranean hares, and so little is known of them, that it would be as yet impossible to state the exact affinities of any. Lepus creticus is a pale form, readily distinguishable from all those inhabiting neighbourin,^ regions by its light-coloured rump. In this respect, although by no means in the remainder of its coloration, it resembles British winter examples of L. europceus occidentalis. The opportunity may here be taken to describe the hare of Cyprus — a small form allied in colour to that of Crete, but lacking the light rump. As in L. creticus^ the underfur, except on the head, is white, but the buff of the upper surface is slightly yellower and the black browner than in that species. The nuchal patch, throat, breast, thighs, and anterior surface of the fore legs are more rufous, and the cheeks are tinged also with tiiat colour. There is no white on the ears. The animal is altogether less pale than L, creticus. It may be known as Lepus cyprius, sp. n. As in the case of L. creticus, this note is without prejudice to future investigation, which may indicate, more accurately than is now possible, exact specific or subspecific affinities. I have seen three examples of L. cyprius, all of which were presented to the British Museum by the late Lord Liltbrd. They are without dimensions. Basal length of skulls averages 78^7.^3. 5 (t.vpe of species). Cyprus. ) ^^^^^ ( ^^^ ^^^^^ ^j^^^^ ^^^ rj' " i * '" 1 ^^ch damaged. It is noteworthy that the moderately light coloration of the hare of Crete is parallelled by that of the badger, Meles meles inediterraneus " " ' BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES. Dr. Gunthers Monograph of the Reptiles and Batrachians of Central America. Biologia Centrali-Amerkana. — Reptilia and. Batrachia. By Albert Gtjnther. London, 1885-1902. Pp. xx & 326 ; 76 pis. Ode first duty in noticing an elaborate and sumptuously illustrated volume like the one before us is to congratulate the learned author on the completion of his task, and the patience with which he has continued his labours for more than fifteen years. The reasons for * See Ann. & Mag. Nat. Hist. ser. 7, vol. iv. (Nov. 1899) pp. ^83-4.
Dr. Günther's Monograph of the reptiles and batrachians of Central America Biologica Centrali-Americana.—Reptilia and Batrachia. By Albert Günther. London, 1885–1902. Pp. xx & 326; 76 pls
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