Large-scaled water monitor
Species of lizard
Large-scaled water monitor | |
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Conservation status | |
![]() Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Varanidae |
Genus: | Varanus |
Subgenus: | Soterosaurus |
Species: | V. nuchalis |
Binomial name | |
Varanus nuchalis (Günther, 1872) |
The large-scaled water monitor (Varanus nuchalis) is a species of monitor lizard.[2]
It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Cebu, Ticao, Negros, Panay and Masbate.[1]
The species is found in a variety of habitats, primarily mangroves and lowland forests.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Paguntalan, L.M.; Gaulke, M; Santos, G.; Sy, E. (2022). "Varanus nuchalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T169767A195385088. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Varanus semiremex". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 December 2021.