[Journals Of Two Expeditions Of Discovery In North-West And Western Australia, Vol. 2 (of 2) by George Grey]@TWC D-Link bookJournals Of Two Expeditions Of Discovery In North-West And Western Australia, Vol. 2 (of 2) CHAPTER 18 58/223
Dasyurus viverrinus. Mr.Gould has observed that the black and yellowish varieties are sometimes found together in the same litter.
There is an intermediate variety, blackish, with olive tips to the hairs.
Dr.Shaw's specific name should be retained. Number 18.
Phascogale affinis, Gray. Above brown, grizelled with yellowish-brown tips to the hairs; beneath grey brown; under fur lead colour; tail short.
Male darker; length of body and head 6 1/2; tail 4 1/2.
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