Rusty monitor
Species of lizard
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The rusty monitor (Varanus semiremex) is a small species of monitor lizard.[2]
| Rusty monitor | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Anguimorpha |
| Family: | Varanidae |
| Genus: | Varanus |
| Subgenus: | Odatria |
| Species: | V. semiremex |
| Binomial name | |
| Varanus semiremex Peters, 1869 | |
It is endemic to Queensland, Australia.[1]
The species is semiaquatic and primarily inhabits wetlands, especially mangroves, as well as the shores of islands. Its diet consists mainly of insects, fish, crabs, frogs and smaller lizards.[1]