Reptiles and Frogs
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Sighting 4254460

Varanus varius

Lace Monitor at Black Range, NSW

Varanus varius at Black Range, NSW - suppressed
Varanus varius at Black Range, NSW - suppressed
Varanus varius at Black Range, NSW - suppressed
Varanus varius at Black Range, NSW - suppressed
Varanus varius at Black Range, NSW - suppressed
Varanus varius at Black Range, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Varanus varius 28 Mar 2020 MatthewHiggins

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User's notes

Two monitors can be seen in this dead Angophora sunning themselves on large branches (one at lower right, other at upper left). I have identified four individuals on our block by facial markings. Apart from during the breeding season this is the first time I have seen two of the goannas in one tree at the same time. As it is now well past breeding season, and as I understand this species is not monogamous, the sighting indicates striking overlap of home territories and surprising tolerance between adult animals.

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