Emerald monitor lying on a tree
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The emerald tree monitor (Varanus prasinus), or the green tree monitor, is a small to medium-sized arboreal monitor lizard. It is known for its unusual coloration, which consists of shades from green to turquoise, topped with dark, transverse dorsal banding. This coloration helps camouflage it in its arboreal habitat. Its color also makes the emerald tree monitor highly coveted by private collectors and zoos alike. Distribution Emerald tree monitors and their close relatives can be ...
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Emerald monitor captured in September 2005
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Summary
- Common name
- Emerald monitor
- Latin name
- Varanus prasinus
Scientific classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Varanidae |
| Genus: | Varanus |
| Species: | Varanus prasinus |
Also known as (English)
- Emerald tree monitor
- Green Tree Monitor
- New Guinea Green Tree Monitor
Also known as (Latin)
- Euprepiosaurus prasinus
- Varanus (Euprepiosaurus) prasinus
Size
- Length:
- from 75 to 100 cm