Ceram Monitor
Ceram monitor is a species of lizard occurring in Indonesia. The species is an excellent swimmer.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Lacertilia |
Family | Varanidae |
Genus | Varanus |
Subgenus | Varanus (Euprepiosaurus) |
Scientific Name | Varanus cerambonensis |
Other Names | Ceram mangrove monitor |
Size | Up to 95 cm (37 in) |
Color | Dark blue to black upper surface with numerous yellow spots arranged like cross bands; yellowish-white lower surface |
Distribution | Moluccan Islands in Indonesia |
Habitat | Lowland rainforests close to streams |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
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Published on February 13th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.