Pigmy mulga monitor
A species of Monitor lizards, Also known as Stripe-tailed goanna Scientific name : Varanus gilleni Genus : Monitor lizards
Pigmy mulga monitor, A species of Monitor lizards
Also known as:
Stripe-tailed goanna
Scientific name: Varanus gilleni
Genus: Monitor lizards
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Description
The pygmy mulga monitor or stripe-tailed goanna (Varanus gilleni ) is a species of monitor lizard native to northwestern and central Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Pigmy mulga monitor is primarily an insectivorous species, especially feasting on a variety of arthropods. This lizard's diet not only encompasses diverse insects but also spiders, and smaller reptiles, indicating a preference for live prey.
Appearance
Pigmy mulga monitor is a small-sized monitor lizard with a slender body and long tail, reaching a total length of 40 centimeters when fully grown. It possesses tough, rough textured scaly skin dominantly marked with a dark greenish-brown and yellow cross-band pattern. Its head showcases a slightly pointed snout. No significant visual differences are evident amongst different sexes or age groups.
Behavior
Pigmy mulga monitor exhibit nocturnal behavior, spending its day in tree hollows and emerging at night to forage. It showcases an arboreal lifestyle, adept at climbing and jumping between branches. This solitary creature strictly maintains territorial boundaries. Unusual among its genus, pigmy mulga monitor's tail operates as a prehensile tool for navigation and balance, indicating remarkable behavioral adaptation for its forest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Monitor lizards Genus
Monitor lizards Species
Pigmy mulga monitor 
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