Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID166666
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Monitor
StateFL
CountyLee
LocalityCape Coral
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCharlotte Harbor
HUC8 Number03100103
HUC10 Number0310010301
Map
Collection Day29
Collection Month10
Collection Year2002
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
Commentshatchling collected alive in a swimming pool
Record TypeSpecimen
Museum Cat NumberUF 137058
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
SizeSVL- 13.1 cm, TL - 35.4 cm
Number Preserved1
Number of Juveniles1


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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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