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MULLERORNIS AGILISMILNE-EDW. & GRAND.

Mullerornis agilis Milne-Edwards and Grandidier, Compt. Rend., CXVIII, pp. 125-126 (1894).

Original description as follows:—"M. agilis inhabited the South-west Coast; we only possess, of this species, one tibia, which is remarkable for the manner in which the intermuscular bony ridges and the tendon-grooves are marked. The exterior border of the bone above the lower articular surface has developed into a very pronounced crista." (Translated.)

"Length of tibio-tarsus 440 mm.
Circumference of tibio-tarsus 97 "
Width of tibio-tarsus 34 "
Width at proximal end 65 "
Width at distal end 75 " "

Habitat: South-west Madagascar.