Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1882656
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Monitor
StateGA
CountyFulton
LocalityPrivate property
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Chattahoochee
HUC8 Number03130001
HUC10 NameBig Creek
HUC10 Number0313000110
HUC12 NameMiddle Big Creek
HUC12 Number031300011003
Map
Collection Day19
Collection Month7
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusunknown
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierLogan Stratton (USGS contractor)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Varanus niloticus


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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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