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rufescent

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Similar to No. 372, but darker both above and below, dark markings everywhere heavier; flanks, legs and feet more rufescent.

Similar to No. 758, but back, tail, and flanks without brownish or rufescent tinge.

Above dusky slate colour with rufescent tips to the fur; beneath paler, with a faint rufous tinge about the breast (Jerdon).

Blyth seems to think that this animal gets more rufescent with age, judging from two examples sent from Mergui.

Under side varying from pale rufescent grey to light rufous or dull grey.

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On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to rufescent, such as: cardinal, coral, crimson, flaming, glowing, and maroon.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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