Varanus niloticus
Varanus niloticus
(Nile Monitor)
Reptiles-Lizards
Exotic
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7 results for Varanus niloticus (Nile Monitor)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2230 Varanus niloticus Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Stomach contents of dead Nile Monitors in Cape Coral, FL, revealed that they consume a range of... 32946
2231 Varanus niloticus Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal Field Anecdotal reports suggest that Nile Monitors in Cape Coral, FL, opportunistically prey on pond... 32946
2232 Varanus niloticus Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal N/A In Africa Nile Monitors are important predators of Crocodylus niloticus (Nile Crocodile) eggs and... 14111
2233 Varanus niloticus Human Health Anecdotal N/A The large size and defensive disposition of Nile Monitors makes them potentially dangerous to... 14111
2234 Varanus niloticus Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal N/A Colonial waterbirds and native turtle eggs and hatchlings may be susceptible to predation. 14111
2235 Varanus niloticus Habitat Alteration Observational Field In Cape Coral, FL Nile Monitors actively build burrows, as well as utilizing burrows excavated by... 14111
2236 Varanus niloticus Harvest Anecdotal N/A Nile Monitor reproduction also provides economic opportunities for reptile dealers in Florida who... 14111

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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