Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1735038
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Monitor
StateFL
CountyFlagler
LocalityOmitted by NAS
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower St. Johns
HUC8 Number03080103
HUC10 NameHaw Creek
HUC10 Number0308010302
HUC12 NameHull Cypress Swamp
HUC12 Number030801030203
Map
Collection Day9
Collection Month3
Collection Year2020
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: 8317749
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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