Argus Monitor
The Argus Monitor is a species of large size Australian monitors that are common in the pet trade. These are lizards that have the unique ability to stand ‘tripod’ i.e., using their hind feet and their tail, when in danger or when searching for prey. They can move very fast both on land and in water. Two subspecies of these reptiles could yet be identified.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Varanidae |
| Genus | Varanus |
| Subgenus | Varanus |
| Species | V. panoptes |
| Scientific Name | Varanuspanoptes |
| Other Names | Yellow-spotted monitor |
| Length | 4–5 feet (120–140 cm) |
| Coloration | Brownish to dark brown with even rows of fine to medium yellow spots throughout the body |
| Distribution | Northern regions of Australia and southern New Guinea |
| Habitat | Lives in burrows (self-dug or pre-existing) in open lands with moderate vegetation |
| Diet | Fish, crabs, small birds, rodents, insects, other monitors |
| Clutch Size | 6 to 13 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Argus Monitor Pictures Gallery
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- Argus Monitor Standing
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- Yellow-spotted Monitor
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- Argus Monitor Cage
