Rusty monitor

The rusty monitor (Varanus semiremex) is a small species of monitor lizard.[2]

Rusty monitor
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Varanidae
Genus: Varanus
Subgenus: Odatria
Species:
V. semiremex
Binomial name
Varanus semiremex
Peters, 1869

It is endemic to Queensland, Australia.[1]

The species is semiaquatic and primarily inhabits wetlands, especially mangroves, as well as the shores of islands. Its diet consists mainly of insects, fish, crabs, frogs and smaller lizards.[1]

References

  1. Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Shea, G.; Amey, A.; Vanderduys, E.; Wilson, S. (2018). "Varanus semiremex". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T83778770A101752355. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T83778770A101752355.en. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  2. "Varanus semiremex". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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