Peacock monitor
A species of Monitor lizards Scientific name : Varanus auffenbergi Genus : Monitor lizards
Peacock monitor, A species of Monitor lizards
Scientific name: Varanus auffenbergi
Genus: Monitor lizards
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Description
The peacock monitor (Varanus auffenbergi), also known as Auffenberg's monitor, is a species of small monitor lizard native to the island of Rote Island, Indonesia. It belongs to the subgenus Odatria.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Peacock monitor are cataloged as generalist carnivores, with a diet predominantly including lizards and birds. This animal also frequently consumes insects and small mammals, suggesting a broad dietary spectrum.
Appearance
Peacock monitor is a medium-sized lizards measuring up to 95 cm in total length. Its body is narrow and elongated. Peacock monitor has rough leathery skin, primarily colored in a pattern of gray and black spots. A distinctive feature are its sharp claws and a long, tapering tail. There is no significant difference in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Peacock monitor is a solitary species, spending most of its day in burrows to escape the tropical heat. Foraging mostly at dusk, its diet includes insects and small vertebrates. Largely territorial, peacock monitor employs tongue-flicking behavior as a sensory adaptation to detect preys or intruding animals within its territory. Its behaviour is marked by high alertness and swift reflexes.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Monitor lizards Genus
Monitor lizards Species
Peacock monitor 
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