Specimen Information

Varanus niloticus
Varanus niloticus
(Nile Monitor)
Reptiles-Lizards
Exotic

Specimen ID1734924
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Monitor
StateFL
CountyHillsborough
LocalityOmitted by NAS
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTampa Bay
HUC8 Number03100206
HUC10 NameBullfrog Creek-Wolf Branch Frontal
HUC10 Number0310020604
HUC12 NameKitchen Branch-Wolf Branch Frontal
HUC12 Number031002060402
Map
Collection Day31
Collection Month8
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity pet | released pet
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2024
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsEDDMapS report ID: 11904977
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierFWCC Exotic Species Database


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/20/2025].

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