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Basic information

Varanus beccarii

Black Tree Monitor

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyMonitor lizards
GenusMonitor lizards
Czech name
Varan černý
English name
Black Tree Monitor
Alternative names
Beccari's Monitor, Schwarzer Baumwaran, Schwarzer Smaragdwaran
Synonyms
Monitor beccarii, Varanus prasinus beccarii
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 340 mm
Body mass
max 776.2 g
Hatchling mass
~10.5 g
Offspring SVL
max 80 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 16.8 years
Activity
Diurnal
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
2–4.5 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
1–6 individuals
Clutches per year
1–3 × per year
Sex determination
Genetic sex determination
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4