Varanus varius

Lace Monitor at Tathra, NSW

Varanus varius at Tathra, NSW - 29 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Varanus varius 2 Oct 2019 PatrickCampbell
Varanus varius 26 Sep 2019 MatthewHiggins

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The monitor displays the turquoise colouring in the throat area which is sometimes seen. The monitor was feeding on food left over by picnickers at Kianinny. Photo by Stephanie Haygarth.

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Species information

  • Varanus varius Scientific name
  • Lace Monitor Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 347 images trained Machine learning
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