Specimen Information

Varanus salvator
Varanus salvator
(Common Water Monitor)
Reptiles-Lizards
Exotic

Specimen ID156062
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciessalvator
Common NameCommon Water Monitor
StateFL
CountyVolusia
LocalityTwo Lakes south of Hwy 92, Deland
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower St. Johns
HUC8 Number03080103
Map
Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:13363
Author:Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.
Date:1997
Title:GFC needs information about montior lizard.
CommentsOn 6/17/99, The Florida Wildlife Commission posted an information inquiry on its website to gain more information about this collection. The lizard was 6ft 2inch (probably length from nose to tip of tail) and was a female. Apparently, it was not in the wild very long and lacked scars, scratches or parasites.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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