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Monitor Lizard information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Monitor Lizard, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
Quick guide
About Monitor Lizard
Monitor lizards are lizards in the genus Varanus, the only extant genus in the family Varanidae. They are native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, and one species is also found in the southern United States as an invasive species. About 94 species are recognized.
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Monitor Lizard facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Lacertilia
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Deserts, forests & rocks
- A group is called
- Solitary
Specs
Lifespan
5–20 yrs
Weight
0.01–5 kg
Size
10–60 cm
Top speed
25 km/h
Typical adult range
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Monitor Lizard — questions people ask
What is the scientific name of the Monitor Lizard?
Lacertilia.
How long does a Monitor Lizard live?
5 to 20 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Monitor Lizard eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is deserts, forests & rocks.
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