Emerald monitor (species: Varanus prasinus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Varanus prasinus
Emerald monitor


©Jacob Mee: Emerald monitor (Varanus prasinus)

©Andreas Pott: Emerald monitor (Varanus prasinus)

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

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 75 cm (Length of specimen)

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in the Torres Strait islands, including Moa Island. Also found in New Guinea. (AROD)

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