The large-scaled water monitor (Varanus nuchalis) is a species of monitor lizard.[2]
| Large-scaled water monitor | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Varanidae |
| Genus: | Varanus |
| Subgenus: | Soterosaurus |
| Species: | V. nuchalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Varanus nuchalis (Günther, 1872)
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It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Cebu, Ticao, Negros, Panay and Masbate.[1]
The species is found in a variety of habitats, primarily mangroves and lowland forests.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Paguntalan, L.M.; Gaulke, M; Santos, G.; Sy, E. (2022). "Varanus nuchalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T169767A195385088. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Varanus semiremex". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 December 2021.