. Fig. 104. Distribution of Taxidea taxus in Colo- rado. 1. T. t. berlandieri. 2. T. t. montana. 3. T. t. taxus. For explanation of symbols, see p. 9. Comparisons.—From T. t. montana, the subspecies of central Colorado, T. t. berlan- dieri differs in smaller external and cranial size, and somewhat richer, more cinnamon to reddish color; the mid-dorsal stripe typically extends posteriorly well past the shoulders. From T. t. taxus, the subspecies of eastern Colorado, T. t. berlandieri differs in slightly smaller external and cranial size, markedly darker (more reddish brown and less grayish) pel
. Fig. 104. Distribution of Taxidea taxus in Colo- rado. 1. T. t. berlandieri. 2. T. t. montana. 3. T. t. taxus. For explanation of symbols, see p. 9. Comparisons.—From T. t. montana, the subspecies of central Colorado, T. t. berlan- dieri differs in smaller external and cranial size, and somewhat richer, more cinnamon to reddish color; the mid-dorsal stripe typically extends posteriorly well past the shoulders. From T. t. taxus, the subspecies of eastern Colorado, T. t. berlandieri differs in slightly smaller external and cranial size, markedly darker (more reddish brown and less grayish) pelage, and a longer mid-dorsal stripe. Measurements.—External measurements of a male from NE of Chromo (holotype of T. t. phippsi) and of a female from McKinley County, New Mexico, are: 784, 710; 127, 130; 117, 100; —, 50. Selected cranial measure- ments of the latter specimen (KU 7582) are: condylobasal length, ; zygomatic breadth, ; postorbital constriction, ; mastoid breadth, ; length of maxillary toothrow, Records of occurrence.—Specimens examined, 3, distributed as follows: LA PLATA COUNTY: Pine [Los Pifios] River, 1 (USNM). ARCHULETA COUNTY: [NE of] Chromo, 2 (DMNH). Additional records: MONTROSE COUNTY: Paradox Valley (Warren, 1942:86, as phippsi). MONTEZUMA COUNTY: Mesa Verde National Park (sight records, Anderson, 1961:61). Taxidea taxus montana Schantz Taxidea taxus montana Schantz, Jour. Mamm., 31:90, 21 February 1950; type locality, 35 mi. S Dillon, Beaverhead Co., Montana. Distribution in Colorado.—Western three- fifths of state, except extreme southwestern part (Fig. 104). Comparisons.—From T. t. taxus, Colo- radan specimens of T. t. montana differ in larger external and cranial size and in slightly more reddish color in summer pelage. For comparison with T. t. berlandieri, see account of that subspecies. Measurements.—External measurements of a male and a female from Park County are: 740, 700; 150, 140; 115, 105. Average (and ext
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