Varanus insulanicus

Varanus insulanicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Anguimorpha
Family: Varanidae
Genus: Varanus
Subgenus: Odatria
Species:
V. insulanicus
Binomial name
Varanus insulanicus
Mertens, 1958

The Groote Eylandt monitor (Varanus insulanicus), also known commonly as the Black-Spotted Ridge-Tailed Goanna, is a medium-sized species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to the Northern Territory.[1] It belongs to the subgenus Odatria.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Varanus insulanicus". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  2. ↑ Kingsnake.com
  3. ↑ Varanus insulanicus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database


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