Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Varanidae
Genus
Varanus
Species
Varanus salvator
Status
least concern
Distinguishing features
They are the world's second heaviest lizard. Their body is muscular with a long, powerful, laterally compressed tail.
Size
- Up to 300 cm (Length of specimen)
Weight
- Up to 50 kg
Synonyms
Distribution and habitat preferences
They are native to Southern Asia. Water monitors are one of the most common monitor lizards found throughout Asia, and range from Sri Lanka, India, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula and various islands of Indonesia, living in areas close to water. (Wikipedia)
Diet
They are carnivores, and have a wide range of foods. They are known to eat fish, frogs, rodents, birds, crabs, and snakes. They have also been known to eat turtles, as well as young crocodiles and crocodile eggs. They will often eat carrion. (Wikipedia)
