Finschs Monitor
Finschs monitor is a species of lizard belonging to the subgenus Euprepiosaurus, occurring in New Guinea and Australia.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Lacertilia |
Family | Varanidae |
Genus | Varanus |
Subgenus | Varanus (Euprepiosaurus) |
Scientific Name | Varanus finschi |
Color | Dark grayish outer surface patterned with black eyespots arranged in non-uniform diagonal rows with a yellowish center; head is dark marked with numerous yellowish spots |
Distribution | New Guinea and Australia |
Habitat | Mangrove forest, inland forest, coconut plantations, fresh-cut clearings, rocky beaches |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on February 13th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.