Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID157415
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Monitor
StateFL
CountyLee
LocalityPunta Rassa [mouth of Caloosahatchee River, south side]
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCharlotte Harbor
HUC8 Number03100103
HUC10 Number0310010303
Map
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14111
Author:Enge, K.M., K.L. Krysko, K.R. Hankins, T.S. Campbell, and F.W. King
Date:2004
Title:Status of the Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) in southwestern Florida.
Journal:Southeastern Naturalist
Volume:3
Issue:4
Pages:571-582
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/Marinefreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/31/2026].

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