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West African Nile Monitor

Varanus stellatus

Description:

The West Africa Nile monitor (Varanus stellatus) is a cryptic species of Polydaedalus monitor lizard from West Africa. It includes the west African form of what was previously considered to be Varanus ornatus.

Habitat:

Wetland area adjacent to a beach

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Mel11
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Mel11

Ziguinchor, Senegal

Spotted on Nov 12, 2014
Submitted on Feb 20, 2019

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