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Freckled Monitor Lizard (Varanus tristis orientalis) An unusual and rare reptile native to Australia. Check it out in HD mode to see its deep black eyes. Freckled Monitor Lizard,Geotagged,Lizard,Oliemeulen,The Netherlands,Varanus tristis orientalis,reptiles Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Freckled Monitor Lizard (Varanus tristis orientalis)

An unusual and rare reptile native to Australia. Check it out in HD mode to see its deep black eyes.

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The Black-headed Monitor is a relatively small species of Monitor lizard, native to Northern Australia. The average length is between 50–80 cm.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 22, 2012. Captured Jan 15, 2012 12:42 in Rueckertbaan 229, 5042 West Tilburg, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm