Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID163454
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Monitor
StateFL
CountyOrange
LocalityLake Price, eastern shore, off on North Tanner Road, Orlando
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper St. Johns
HUC8 Number03080101
HUC10 NameEconolockhatchee River
HUC10 Number0308010110
HUC12 NameLower Little Econolockhatchee River
HUC12 Number030801011007
Map
Collection Day22
Collection Month9
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
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
CommentsImage voucher only. 1 specimen photographed on lake shore.
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recorddrainage
Museum Cat NumberUF 138065
VerifierKrysko, Kenney L.- FLMNH
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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