Black-headed Monitor

Varanus tristis

The Black-headed Monitor is a relatively small species of Monitor lizard, native to Northern Australia. The average length is between 50–80 cm.
Freckled Monitor Lizard head closeup Head crop of a Freckled Monitor Lizard, to showcase its beautiful, prehistoric appearance. Freckled Monitor Lizard,Geotagged,Lizard,Oliemeulen,The Netherlands,Varanus tristis orientalis,reptiles

Habitat

This Monitor lizard is usually found in grassy woodlands and is arboreal.
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

Food

''Varanus tristis'' preys on insects, small lizards, eggs and rodents.
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyVaranidae
GenusVaranus
SpeciesV. tristis
Photographed in
Netherlands