Spiny-tailed Monitor
Spiny-tailed monitor is a member of the ‘monitor lizard’ genus native to Australia.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Varanidae |
| Genus | Varanus |
| Subgenus | Odatria |
| Species | V. acanthurus |
| Scientific Name | Varanus acanthurus |
| Other Names | Ridge-tailed monitor, Ackies dwarf monitor |
| Length | Up to 70 cm (27 inches) |
| Coloration | Dark brown base painted with bright-yellowish to cream spots |
| Distribution | Northern western Australia as well as in the eastern to northeastern parts of Queensland |
| Habitat | Arid rocky ranges and outcrops |
| Diet | Insects, sometimes rodents |
| Clutch Size | Up to 18 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | ‘Not evaluated’ |
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