Emerald tree monitor is a species of monitor lizard found in New Guinea. The species is arboreal. Its attractive coloration makes it a very favored pet.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Sauropsida |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Family |
Varanidae |
| Genus |
Varanus |
| Subgenus |
Varanus (Euprepiosaurus) |
| Scientific Name |
Varanus prasinus |
| Other Names |
Green tree monitor |
| Size |
75–100 cm (30–39 in) |
| Color |
Shades from green to turquoise covered with dark diagonal banding on the upper surface |
| Distribution |
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea |
| Habitat |
Rainforest, palm forest, mangroves |
| Diet |
katydids, stick insects, beetles, cockroaches, spiders, centipedes, crabs, birds, small mammals |
| Predators |
Snakes, predatory birds |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Up to 5 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
5 to 6 months |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
15 to 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Emerald Tree Monitor Pictures Gallery
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Emerald Green Tree Monitor
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Emerald Tree Monitor Baby
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Emerald Tree Monitor Pet
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Emerald Tree Monitor
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Green Tree Monitor
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Images of Emerald Tree Monitor
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Pictures of Emerald Tree Monitor
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Varanus Prasinus
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Emerald Tree Monitor Lizard
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Emerald Tree Monitor Care
