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Show 1871.] MR. D. G. ELLIOT ON A N E W PHEASANT. 137 of the entire length of the arm ; the dorsal surface in the dry state concave on each side of the central prominent ridge, which is placed over the centre of the ambulacra. Diameter 6 inches. Hab. Mexico (Tehuantepec). DESCRIPTION" OF PLATE IX. Fig. 1. Dorsal surface of Platasterias latiradiata, nat. size. 2. Under surface of one of the rays of P. latiradiata. 7. Description of a new Species of Pheasant of the Genus Euplocamus from Burmah, with a List of the known Species. By D. G. E L L I O T , F.L.S., F.Z.S., &c. [Received January 24, 1871.] EUPLOCAMUS ANDERSONI, sp. nov. E. facie rubra : crista et corpore subtus indigoticis .- dorso toto, alis et cauda grisescenti-albidis, Mis longitudinaliter, hac transverse fasciatis : remigibus et rectricibus externe latius nigro transfasciatis : rostro pallide cameo. Entire upper parts greyish white, each feather having three or more black irregular lines running parallel to the edge, and meeting towards the end. Secondaries with broad transverse black lines. Top of head and lengthened crest, together with the entire underparts, deep rich blue. Tail long; middle feathers greyish white, thickly covered with transverse black lines; rest of tail-feathers similar, but the black lines broader. Bill pale green. Legs and feet greyish. Bare skin of face crimson. Size a little larger than E. lineatus. I have taken the description of this apparently new form of Euplocamus from a native drawing of the bird copied from life, and kindly placed in m y hands by Dr. Anderson, the Curator of the Indian Museum of Calcutta. The specimen was obtained in Burmah on the Chinese frontier, and is apparently an intermediate form between E. lineatus and E. nydhemerus. The E. andersoni differs from the E. lineatus in the markings of the upper parts, which are longitudinal, the feathers being entirely free from transverse markings or mottling; and may be distinguished from E. nydhemerus by the closely striated middle tail-feathers, the differently marked outer tail-feathers, the pale colour of the legs and feet, and the comparatively small size. There are no white central streaks to be seen upon the flank-feathers as in E. lineatus ; but this is not of specific importance, as that character varies considerably among different individuals. The new bird can hardly be deemed a hybrid between the two species with which it has been compared, as their habitats do not join, and there is no appreciable way by which they might get |
