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Mertens’ water monitor
Varanus mertensi
-12.4562, 131.053
Field Notes
Description:
Mertens’ Water Monitors are a semi-aquatic species, growing up to 1.1m in length. They are dark brown to tan on top with small yellow or cream spotting, and yellow underneath with some grey speckling.
Habitat:
Freshwater stream
Notes:
Mertens’ Water Monitors are carnivorous, feeding on an aquatic diet of fish, frogs, crabs and insects, as well as small mammals, birds and eggs.
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