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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
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.
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]
All but five species of monitor lizards are classified by the Convention on ... canopy goanna, ... Gould's monitor, sand monitor, sand goanna; V. komodoensis ...
A description published as Pantherosaurus kuringai in 1985 is regarded as a synonym for this species. [10] [7] The common names include the heath monitor or the southern heath monitor, [1] along with those names that are a legacy of their description as the sand goanna Varanus gouldii.
The new species was identified by its coloring, pattern, scales, size and other subtle physical features, the study said. DNA analysis found the new species had between about 6% and 21% genetic ...
The species found in Argentina was named after Lionel Messi, researchers said. Small creature — with unusual genitalia — found burrowing in sand. It’s a new species
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