The Togian water monitor (Varanus togianus) is a species of monitor lizard.[2]
Togian water monitor | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Varanidae |
Genus: | Varanus |
Subgenus: | Soterosaurus |
Species: | V. togianus
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Binomial name | |
Varanus togianus (Peters, 1872)
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It is endemic to the Togian Islands of Sulawesi, Indonesia.[1][2]
The species is found primarily in forests and mangroves. It feeds on invertebrates including insects and arachnids as well as turtle and bird eggs.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Arida, E.; Auliya, M.; Koch, A. (2021). "Varanus togianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T83779000A83779029. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T83779000A83779029.en. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Varanus togianus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 16 December 2021.