Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID239088
GroupReptiles-Lizards
GenusVaranus
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Monitor
StateFL
CountyBroward
LocalityHollywood, University Dr. 0.06 miles north Johnson Street
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameNorth Biscayne Bay
HUC10 Number0309020614
HUC12 NameRoyal Glades Canal
HUC12 Number030902061402
Map
Collection Day29
Collection Month5
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recordcounty
DisposalFLMNH
Museum Cat NumberUF 151233
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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