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 |
Finschs Monitor Pictures Gallery
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- Finsch’s Monitor Images
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- Finsch’s Monitor
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- Finsch’s Monitors
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- Varanus Finschi
Published on February 13th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
