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HALMATURUS DORSALIS, Gray.
Black-striped Wallaby.
H e a d a n d F o r e P a r t s , o f t h e s i z e o f l i f e .
T h i s 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 confined
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.