Reptile
Savannah monitor Facts Varanus exanthematicus
The savannah monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) is a medium-sized species of monitor lizard native to Africa.
- Diet
- Information about the diet of savannah monitors in the wild has been recorded in Senegal and Ghana.
- Lifespan
- Up to 12.7 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Varanidae. Order: Squamata.
Savannah monitor Conservation Status
Savannah monitor is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Region
- Africa
- Lifespan
- Up to 12.7 years (maximum recorded longevity)
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