Bengal Monitor
Bengal monitor is a species of large lizard found in parts of Southeast Asia and West Asia. The species is terrestrial and diurnal. The lizard is also known to be solitary.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Family | Varanidae |
| Genus | Varanus |
| Subgenus | Empagusia |
| Scientific Name | Varanus bengalensis |
| Other Names | Common Indian Monitor |
| Size | 61 to 175 cm |
| Weight | Around 7.2 kg |
| Color | Light brown or gray ground color with dark spots |
| Distribution | Iran, Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma |
| Habitat | Dry semiarid desert habitats, moist forest, agricultural areas |
| Diet | Beetles, grubs, scorpions, orthopterans, snails, ants and other invertebrates; also feed on vertebrates like frogs, fish, snakes, lizards, rodents |
| Predators | Other Bengal monitors, large snakes, birds of prey, mongooses, feral cats, wild and domesticated dogs |
| Breeding Season | June to September |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Around 20 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 4 to 8 months |
| Reproductive Age | Around 2.5 to 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 22 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Bengal Monitor Pictures Gallery
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- Bengal Monitor Lizard Juvenile
Published on February 11th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th September 2023.
