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Basic information

Varanus rudicollis

Roughneck Monitor

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyMonitor lizards
GenusMonitor lizards
Czech name
Varan drsnohrdlý
English name
Roughneck Monitor
Alternative names
Varan drsnokrký, Black Roughneck Monitor, Rauhnackenwaran, Varano dal collo ruvido
Synonyms
Uaranus rudicollis, Varanus scutigerulus, Varanus swarti
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 590 mm
Body mass
max 4,570.9 g
Hatchling mass
~17.8 g
Offspring SVL
max 110 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 18.8 years
Activity
Diurnal
Foraging mode
Active
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
4–16 individuals
Clutches per year
1–3 × per year
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Information sources

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