Timor monitor is a species of small monitor lizards found in the islands of East and West Timor. The species is diurnal and arboreal.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Sauropsida |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Family |
Varanidae |
| Genus |
Varanus |
| Subgenus |
Varanus (Odatria) |
| Scientific Name |
Varanus timorensis |
| Other Names |
Spotted tree monitor |
| Size |
Up to 61 cm |
| Weight |
100 to 350 g |
| Color |
Dark greenish-gray to nearly black background color with bright gold-yellow or sometimes bluish spots on the upper surface and light straw-yellow color on the underside |
| Distribution |
East and west Timor islands |
| Habitat |
Warm and moist habitats with plenty of trees to climb |
| Diet |
Variety of Invertebrates, other lizards like geckos |
| Breeding Season |
December to March |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Up to 11 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
3 to 4 months |
| Average Lifespan |
10 to 12 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Lower Risk |
Timor Monitor Pictures Gallery
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Spotted Tree Monitor
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Timor Monitor Full Grown
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Timor Monitor Lizard
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Timor Monitor
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Timor Monitors
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Varanus Timorensis
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Timor Monitor Care
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Timor Monitor Enclosure
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Timor Monitor Full Size
