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  2. Marbled water monitor - Wikipedia

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    The marbled water monitor (Varanus marmoratus), also known commonly as the Philippine water monitor, is a large species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines .

  3. Gray's monitor - Wikipedia

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    The Gray's monitor (Varanus olivaceus) is a large (180 cm, >9 kg) monitor lizard known only from lowland dipterocarp forest in southern Luzon, Catanduanes, and Polillo Island, all islands in the Philippines. [1] It is also known as Gray's monitor lizard, butaan, and ornate monitor. [3] It belongs to the subgenus Philippinosaurus. [4]

  4. Monitor lizard - Wikipedia

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    Monitor lizards are poached in some South- and Southeast Asian countries, as their organs and fat are used in some traditional medicines, although there is no scientific evidence as to their effectiveness. [38] [39] Monitor lizard meat, particularly the tongue and liver, is eaten in parts of India and Malaysia and is supposed to be an aphrodisiac.

  5. Yellow-headed water monitor - Wikipedia

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    V. cumingi has the highest degree of yellow coloration among all the endemic water monitors in the Philippines. The V. cumingi is a large lizard and medium-sized monitor lizard. The largest specimens its species can reaching a length of 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) with a snout-vent length of 60 cm (24 in) and 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) in a mass.

  6. Varanidae - Wikipedia

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    Monitor lizards are reputed to be among the most intelligent lizards. Most species forage widely and have large home ranges, [11] and many have high stamina. [12] Although most species are carnivorous, three arboreal species in the Philippines (Varanus olivaceus, Varanus mabitang, and Varanus bitatawa) are primarily frugivores.

  7. Palawan water monitor - Wikipedia

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    Varanus palawanensis can reach total length of (including tail) 2 metres (6,6 ft). [2]The best studied water monitor population of the Philippines is that of Calauit ( Gaulke 1989 ), a small islet belonging to the Calamian Island Group at the north-easterly margin of Palawan Province.

  8. Varanus (Philippinosaurus) - Wikipedia

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    Scientific classification; Domain: ... The group consists of three frugivorous species endemic to the Philippines. [1] Feeding habits ... Gray's monitor (V. olivaceus)

  9. Varanus dalubhasa - Wikipedia

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    Scientific classification; Domain: Eukaryota: ... Enteng's monitor lizard, ... It is found in the Philippines. References