Rusty monitor
Species of lizard
Rusty 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: | Odatria |
Species: | V. semiremex |
Binomial name | |
Varanus semiremex Peters, 1869 |
The rusty monitor (Varanus semiremex) is a small species of monitor lizard.[2]
It is endemic to Queensland, Australia.[1]
The species is semiaquatic and primarily inhabits wetlands, especially mangroves, as well as the shores of islands. Its diet consists mainly of insects, fish, crabs, frogs and smaller lizards.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Shea, G.; Amey, A.; Vanderduys, E.; Wilson, S. (2018). "Varanus semiremex". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T83778770A101752355. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T83778770A101752355.en. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Varanus semiremex". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 December 2021.