Quince Monitor
Quince monitor is a monitor lizard belonging to the subgenus Euprepiosaurus, found only in Indonesia. The lizard is very much aquatic. Males are larger than females.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Lacertilia |
Family | Varanidae |
Genus | Varanus |
Subgenus | Euprepiosaurus |
Scientific Name | Varanus melinus |
Size | 80–120 cm (2.6–3.9 ft) |
Color | Head, back, legs, and tail are bright yellow with a black reticulation on the lower part of the neck; alternating bands of yellow and black on the tail which turns pale towards the end |
Distribution | Indonesia |
Habitat | Tropical forest and swamp |
Diet | Insects, frogs, eggs |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 4 to 10 eggs (in captivity) |
Average Lifespan | 20 years or more |
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Published on February 15th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.