Rare Lizard Caught
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In Fiji
Suva, Dec. 4.
(CONFLICTING stories of an unusual J reptile on the small island of Yadua Tabu, which lies about 15 miles to the west of Vanua Levu, Fiji, have been set at rest by its capture.
Variously described as an enormous vampire flying-bat, a mongoose, and “a beast of unknown species,” the reptile turned out to be a “Vokai,” or lizard of the iguanide family. Its correct name is “Brachylophus Fusciatus.”
The lizard, which measured 2 ft. 5i in. long, with a body of ten inches and the remainder tail, was identified by Mr. H.
T. B. Hall, the Senior Veterinary Officer, as being peculiar to Tonga and Fiji, al though its occurrence is extremely rare.
It is being preserved and will be handed over to the Fiji Museum.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Froggatt, previously of Port Moresby, have now taken up their residence at St. Helen’s Research station, near Campbelltown, NSW.