Quince Monitor
Quince monitor is a monitor lizard belonging to the subgenus Euprepiosaurus, found only in Indonesia. The lizard is very much aquatic. Males are larger than females.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Family | Varanidae |
| Genus | Varanus |
| Subgenus | Euprepiosaurus |
| Scientific Name | Varanus melinus |
| Size | 80–120 cm (2.6–3.9 ft) |
| Color | Head, back, legs, and tail are bright yellow with a black reticulation on the lower part of the neck; alternating bands of yellow and black on the tail which turns pale towards the end |
| Distribution | Indonesia |
| Habitat | Tropical forest and swamp |
| Diet | Insects, frogs, eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 4 to 10 eggs (in captivity) |
| Average Lifespan | 20 years or more |
Quince Monitor Pictures Gallery
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- Baby Quince Monitor
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- Quince Monitor Full Grown
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- Quince Monitor Images
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- Quince Monitor Lizard
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- Quince Monitor Pictures
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- Quince Monitor
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- Quince Monitors
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- Varanus Melinus
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- Quince Monitor Enclosure
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- Quince Monitor Care
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- Quince Monitor Setup
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- Quince Monitor Diet
Published on February 15th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
