Emerald tree monitor is a species of monitor lizard found in New Guinea. The species is arboreal. Its attractive coloration makes it a very favored pet.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Sauropsida |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Lacertilia |
Family |
Varanidae |
Genus |
Varanus |
Subgenus |
Varanus (Euprepiosaurus) |
Scientific Name |
Varanus prasinus |
Other Names |
Green tree monitor |
Size |
75–100 cm (30–39 in) |
Color |
Shades from green to turquoise covered with dark diagonal banding on the upper surface |
Distribution |
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea |
Habitat |
Rainforest, palm forest, mangroves |
Diet |
katydids, stick insects, beetles, cockroaches, spiders, centipedes, crabs, birds, small mammals |
Predators |
Snakes, predatory birds |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
Up to 5 eggs |
Incubation Period |
5 to 6 months |
Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
Average Lifespan |
15 to 20 years |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Emerald Green Tree Monitor
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Emerald Tree Monitor
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Green Tree Monitor
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Varanus Prasinus
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Emerald Tree Monitor Lizard
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Emerald Tree Monitor Care