Varanus varius

1 Lace Monitor at Goulburn, NSW

Varanus varius at Goulburn, NSW - 17 Feb 2022
Varanus varius at Goulburn, NSW - 17 Feb 2022
Varanus varius at Goulburn, NSW - 17 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Varanus varius 18 Feb 2022 wombey
Unidentified 17 Feb 2022 Rixon

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4 comments

WillO wrote:
   18 Feb 2022
Facial markings indicate V. varius.
DonFletcher wrote:
   18 Feb 2022
Hi Will, I messaged John about that and the broad tail markings just visible on the far left of image 2.
wombey wrote:
   18 Feb 2022
Yes, my first instinct was varius based on the face but the double banding on the tail pushed me in the other direction. Happy to stand corrected if every one else thinks it is varius
MPennay wrote:
   18 Feb 2022
I also agree with Will, the tail is a bit confusing but can see the even pattern blow out near edge of the pic. Face markings are very V. varius.

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  • Varanus varius Scientific name
  • Lace Monitor Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
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