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The sand goanna (Varanus gouldii), also known commonly as Gould's monitor, the racehorse goanna, and the sand monitor, is a species of large Australian monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. [ 4 ] Taxonomy
The Kimberley rock monitor (Varanus glauerti) is a medium-sized species of monitor lizard [4] in the family Varanidae. The species is native to Northern Australia. Also known commonly as Glauert's monitor and the Kakadu sand goanna, [5] it belongs to the subgenus Odatria. [6]
Around 70 species of Varanus are known, 25 of which are found in Australia. This varied group of carnivorous reptiles ranges greatly in size and fills several ecological niches. [1] The goanna features prominently in Aboriginal mythology and Australian folklore. Being predatory lizards, goannas are often quite large with sharp teeth and claws.
This is a list of species named endangered by the Missouri Department of Conservation, [1] which are not necessarily on the U.S. Endangered Species List. It is not comprehensive. It is not comprehensive.
Although most species are carnivorous, three arboreal species in the Philippines (Varanus olivaceus, Varanus mabitang, and Varanus bitatawa) are primarily frugivores. [ 1 ] [ 13 ] Among species of living varanids, the limbs show positive allometry , being larger in larger-bodied species, although the feet become smaller as compared with the ...
Yellow-spotted monitor (left), lace monitor (right) This ground dwelling monitor species, somewhat resembles the widespread sand goanna (Varanus gouldii).Large, dark spots appear in rows along its back, becoming especially distinct at the center of the back where they are interspersed with smaller and paler spots.
Varanus gouldii, the sand goanna, a reptile found throughout Australia; Vertigo gouldii, the variable vertigo, an air-breathing land snail species; See also
The Dampier Peninsula monitor or Dampier Peninsula goanna (Varanus sparnus), described in 2014, is the smallest known species of monitor lizard, growing up to 16.3 grams with a length of almost 23 cm and a SVL (snout to vent length) of 116 mm.