Lace Monitor
Lace monitor lizards are a species of large monitor lizards found in Australia. They are terrestrial as well as arboreal. The species is the second largest monitor lizard in Australia.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Varanidae |
| Genus | Varanus |
| Subgenus | Varanus |
| Scientific Name | Varanus varius |
| Other Names | Lace Goanna |
| Length | Around 2.1m |
| Weight | Up to 20 kg |
| Color | Comes in two forms: Mostly dark gray to subdued bluish-black with plenty, scattered cream spots; snout consists of marked black and yellow bands stretching to under the chin and neck; narrow cream and black bands on the tail getting wider towards the end
In another form, the body and tail consists of broad black and yellow bands |
| Distribution | Eastern and southeastern Australia, south-eastern South Australia |
| Habitat | Open and closed forests |
| Diet | Insects, reptiles, birds, birds’ eggs, small mammals, carrion |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernates during colder months |
| Predators | Dingoes, birds of prey |
| Venom Fact | Produces mild venom |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 4 to 14 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 8 to 9 months |
| Reproductive Age | 4 to 5 years of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Listed |
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