Black-headed monitor (species: Varanus tristis) in Watarrka National Park, NT (Gaia Guide)
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Varanus tristis
Black-headed monitor


©Brad Maryan: Black-headed monitor (Varanus tristis)

©Tim Rudman: Black-headed monitor (Varanus tristis)

©Christoph Baumann: Black-headed monitor (Varanus tristis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Varanidae
Genus Varanus
Species Varanus tristis

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 75 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Mainly arboreal

Chronotypes

diurnal (active during the day)

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