Crocodile Monitor
Crocodile monitor is a species of monitor lizard found only in New Guinea. The species is considered to be one of the world’s longest lizards. The arboreal lizard is the only member of the subgenus Papusaurus.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Family | Varanidae |
| Genus | Varanus |
| Subgenus | (Papusaurus) |
| Scientific Name | Varanus salvadorii |
| Other Names | Papua(n) monitor, Salvadori’s monitor, artellia |
| Size | Up to 244 cm (8 ft) |
| Weight | Around 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Color | Dark green body color with rings of yellow spots; yellow and black banding on the tail |
| Distribution | New Guinea |
| Habitat | Lowland rainforests canopies, coastal mangrove swamps |
| Diet | Birds, eggs, small mammals, carrion |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 4 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 5 to 8 months |
| Average Lifespan | 12 to 20 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Evaluated |
Crocodile Monitor Pictures Gallery
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- Crocodile Monitor Baby
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- Crocodile Monitor Bite
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- Crocodile Monitor Images
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- Crocodile Monitor Lizard
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- Crocodile Monitor Pet
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- Crocodile Monitor Skull
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- Crocodile Monitor Teeth
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- Crocodile Monitor
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- Crocodile Monitors
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- Full Grown Crocodile Monitor
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- Papua(n) Monitor
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- Salvadori’s Monitor
