Mitchell's Water Monitor (species: Varanus mitchelli) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Varanus mitchelli
Mitchell's Water Monitor


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

It is generally dark in colour and has many small yellow spots or dark-centered ocelli. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 70 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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