NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Saunders, M. and R. Nakano. 2019. Dangerous monitor lizard on the lam captured in Escondido — but another one on the loose. ABC 10 News San Diego. San Diego, CA. https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/north-county-news/dangerous-monitor-lizard-on-the-lam-captured-in-escondido. Created on 08/10/2019. Accessed on 08/12/2019.
Reference Number: 33520 Type: News Author: Saunders, M. and R. Nakano Date (year): 2019 Title:Dangerous monitor lizard on the lam captured in Escondido — but another one on the loose Publisher:ABC 10 News San Diego Publisher Location:San Diego, CA URL: https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/north-county-news/dangerous-monitor-lizard-on-the-lam-captured-in-escondido Accessed on: 08/12/2019 Created on: 08/10/2019 Keywords: Nile Monitor, Varanus niloticus, Escondido, San Diego, California
Varanus niloticus CA - Ponds off Waterhouse Glen, Escondido, CA.
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/2/2026].
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