Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID164749
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Monitor
StateFL
CountyVolusia
LocalityLake Lapanoca, [~1 mi E of I-4 in Deltona]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper St. Johns
HUC8 Number03080101
HUC10 NameLake Monroe-St. Johns River
HUC10 Number0308010113
HUC12 NameLake Monroe
HUC12 Number030801011303
Map
Collection Day7
Collection Month12
Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14844
Author:Voyles Pulver, D.
Date:2005
Title:Lakes newest reptilian resident creates a stir.
Publisher:West Volusia news journal online
Volume:2005
Issue:December 7
Commentsthis is the 3rd found in Deltona this year; lake name misspelled in reference
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size4 ft
Specimen Impactducks have disappeared


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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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