Varanus rosenbergi

1 Heath or Rosenberg's Monitor at Majura, ACT

Varanus rosenbergi at Majura, ACT - 10 Oct 2020
Varanus rosenbergi at Majura, ACT - 10 Oct 2020
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Varanus rosenbergi 11 Oct 2020 DonFletcher
Varanus rosenbergi 11 Oct 2020 SilkeSma

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I saw a large monitor disappearing into this hollow. Even after waiting for 30min, camera poised, this is the only shot I got. The head is just sticking out in the shadow of the hollow. Are the lower head markings enough to identify the species?

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DonFletcher wrote:
   11 Oct 2020
Varanus varius has broader marks on the lower jaw
WillO wrote:
   12 Oct 2020
Well done for submitting this record. Great to see the kind of shelter sites this very rare goanna uses. Interesting that a T. scincoides (Common Bluetongue Lizard) was there as well. So two records in one!

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