Scientific Name - Varanus salvator Laurenti, 1768


  • Group
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Common names
    Kabaragoya (S) Water monitor (E)
  • Habitat
    Semi-Aquatic
  • Origin
    Native
  • National conservation status
    LC-Least Concern
  • Legal status
  • Similar species
  • All vernacular names
Varanus salvator Laurenti, 1768

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