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Common Water Monitor

Varanus salvator

Taxonomy

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

About

Varanus salvator, commonly known as the water monitor or common water monitor, is a large lizard native to South and Southeast Asia. Water monitors are one of the most common monitor lizards found throughout Asia. They range from Sri Lanka and coastal northeast India to Indochina, the Malay Peninsula, and various islands of Indonesia, living in areas close to water. The Asian water monitor was described by Laurenti in 1768 and is among the largest squamate...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Water Monitor?
The scientific name of Common Water Monitor is Varanus salvator.
What is the conservation status of Common Water Monitor?
The Common Water Monitor has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Water Monitor belong to?
Common Water Monitor belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Water Monitor belong to?
Common Water Monitor belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Water Monitor belong to?
Common Water Monitor belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Common Water Monitor belong to?
Common Water Monitor belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Common Water Monitor belong to?
Common Water Monitor belongs to the family Varanidae.
What genus does Common Water Monitor belong to?
Common Water Monitor belongs to the genus Varanus.