Canopy Goanna (species: Varanus keithhornei) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Varanus keithhornei
Canopy Goanna


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Varanidae
Genus Varanus
Species Varanus keithhornei
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Distinguishing features

It is dark black on the upper side. It has moderately big and smooth head scales. Its tail has no visible keel. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 77 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

This monitor lizard is found in a restricted range near the Nesbit River, or in the McIlwraith or Iron Mountain Ranges on the Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland. (Wikipedia)

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