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Lace Monitor

Varanus varius

Photo by RachaelB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Lace monitors are the second-largest monitor in Australia after the Perentie. They can be as long as 2.1 metres.

Notes:

I remember that this monitor was very happy hanging around our camp site all weekend.

Species ID Suggestions

Varanus varius

Reference Link
Scott Frazier
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Comments (5)
RachaelB
Thanks Martin, I have added him to the mission.
MartinL
You may like to add this monster to our newest mission for southeastern reptiles. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8196732
RachaelB
Thanks for the ID, S Frazier!

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Reptiles and Amphibians of Woodstock
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PublishedDecember 23, 2011

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