Varanus scalaris is a small species of monitor lizard. It is often referred to as the banded tree monitor or the spotted tree monitor.[2]
It is found in Australia in the states of Western Australia and Queensland as well as the Northern Territory, the province of Papua, Indonesia and in Papua New Guinea.[1]
The species inhabits trees in the savanna woodlands and forages for food in both trees and on the ground, with a diet consisting of insects as well as small vertebrates.
References
- ^ a b Allison, A.; Shea, G.; Woinarski, J.; Cogger, H. (2018). "Varanus scalaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T178032A44969426. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T178032A44969426.en. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Varanus scalaris". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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