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Black Tree Monitor

Varanus beccarii

Description:

The black tree monitor or Beccari's monitor (Varanus beccarii ) is a species of lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is a relatively small member of the family, growing to about 90–120 cm (35–47 in) in total length (including tail). V. beccarii is endemic to the Aru Islands off New Guinea, living in an arboreal habitat. The skin colour of adults is completely black, to which one common name refers.

Habitat:

At a wildlife park in England.

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3 Comments

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Your welcome, Jamie Grant....

Jamie Grant
Jamie Grant 6 years ago

Thanks maple moth!

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

A beautiful photo....a very interesting photo....beautiful colors....

Jamie Grant
Spotted by
Jamie Grant

England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Feb 16, 2018
Submitted on Feb 18, 2018

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