. Fig. 111. Distribution of Lynx rufus in Colorado. 1. L. r. baileyi. 2. L. r. pallescens. 3. L. r. rufus. For explanation of symbols, see p. 9. 2186 in 1959) (unpublished data from Divi- sion of Game, Fish and Parks). The figures reported possibly include an unknown number of lynx. Lynx rufus baileyi Merriam Lynx baileyi Merriam, N. Amer. Fauna, 3:79, 11 September 1890; type locality, Moccasin Spring, N of Colorado River, Coconino Co., Arizona. [Lynx rufa] baileyi, Elliot, Field Columbian Mus., Publ. 45, Zool. Ser., 2:297, 6 March 1901. Distribution in Colorado.—In suitable habitats at lower
. Fig. 111. Distribution of Lynx rufus in Colorado. 1. L. r. baileyi. 2. L. r. pallescens. 3. L. r. rufus. For explanation of symbols, see p. 9. 2186 in 1959) (unpublished data from Divi- sion of Game, Fish and Parks). The figures reported possibly include an unknown number of lynx. Lynx rufus baileyi Merriam Lynx baileyi Merriam, N. Amer. Fauna, 3:79, 11 September 1890; type locality, Moccasin Spring, N of Colorado River, Coconino Co., Arizona. [Lynx rufa] baileyi, Elliot, Field Columbian Mus., Publ. 45, Zool. Ser., 2:297, 6 March 1901. Distribution in Colorado.—In suitable habitats at lower elevations in southern part of state (Fig. 111). Comparison.—From L. r. pallescens, the subspecies of central and western Colorado, L. r. baileyi differs in somewhat smaller aver- age size both externally and cranially, and typically more buffy to reddish color. For comparison with L. r. rufus, see ac- count of that subspecies. Measurements.—External measurements of a female from Baca County are: 769, 146, 169. Selected cranial measurements of a male and two females from Baca County are: condylo- basal length, , , ; zygomatic breadth, , , ; interorbital constric- tion, , , ; postorbital constriction, , , ; mastoid breadth, , , ; length of maxillary toothrow, , , Selected cranial measurements of a male and three females from the vicinity of Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, are: condylobasal length, , , , ; zygomatic breadth, , , , ; interorbital con- striction, , , , ; postorbital con- striction, , , , ; mastoid breadth, , , , ; length of maxil- lary toothrow, , , , Cranial measurements of two males and two females from southeastern Montezuma County include: condylobasal length, , , , ; zygomatic breadth, , , , ; interorbital constriction, , , , ;
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