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Bengal Monitor

Varanus bengalensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Varanidae ›Genus: Varanus

About

The Bengal monitor (Varanus bengalensis) or common Indian monitor, is a monitor lizard found widely distributed over the Indian Subcontinent, as well as parts of Southeast Asia and West Asia. This large lizard is mainly terrestrial, and its length can range from about 61 to 175 cm from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail. Young monitors may be more arboreal, but adults mainly hunt on the ground, preying mainly on arthropods, but...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bengal Monitor?
The scientific name of Bengal Monitor is Varanus bengalensis.
What is the conservation status of Bengal Monitor?
The Bengal Monitor has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Bengal Monitor belong to?
Bengal Monitor belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bengal Monitor belong to?
Bengal Monitor belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bengal Monitor belong to?
Bengal Monitor belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Bengal Monitor belong to?
Bengal Monitor belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Bengal Monitor belong to?
Bengal Monitor belongs to the family Varanidae.
What genus does Bengal Monitor belong to?
Bengal Monitor belongs to the genus Varanus.