Large-scaled water monitor
Species of lizard
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The large-scaled water monitor (Varanus nuchalis) is a species of monitor lizard.[2]
| Large-scaled water monitor | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Anguimorpha |
| Family: | Varanidae |
| Genus: | Varanus |
| Subgenus: | Soterosaurus |
| Species: | V. nuchalis |
| 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]