Spilogale putorius

 

1. palate not extended beyond last molar
2. frontal bone flattened
3. mastoid region inflated; inflated appearance to braincase
4. auditory bullae inconspicuous
5. total length less than 60 mm
6. prominent sagittal crest
7. last molar not dumbbell shaped
8. ventral edge of dentary without notch at posterior end
9. 34 teeth (DF = 3/3, 1/1, 3/3, 1/2)

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