Spiny-necked Mangrove Monitor
Spiny-necked mangrove monitor is a species of monitor lizard found only in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Lacertilia |
Family | Varanidae |
Genus | Varanus |
Scientific Name | Varanus spinulosus |
Color | Different shades of ash to brownish |
Distribution | Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands |
Habitat | Mangroves and lowland forests |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on February 18th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.