Long-tailed rock monitor
A species of Monitor lizards Scientific name : Varanus glebopalma Genus : Monitor lizards
Long-tailed rock monitor, A species of Monitor lizards
Scientific name: Varanus glebopalma
Genus: Monitor lizards
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Description
The black-palmed rock monitor (Varanus glebopalma) is a member of the Varanidae family found in Australia. Also known as the twilight monitor or the long-tailed rock monitor, it is a member of the subgenus Odatria, and is found in the northern part of Australia in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, as well as Queensland. Specifically, its distribution extends from Mount Isa in the east to the Kimberleys in the west. Its habitat is areas of...
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Long-tailed rock monitor is primarily insectivorous, feasting frequently on ants and their larvae. Furthermore, it supplements its diet with small mammals, birds, frogs, and reptiles, reflecting its opportunistic feeding behavior.
Appearance
The long-tailed rock monitor is a medium-sized monitor lizard with a slender body and rough, scaly skin. Its color ranges from light tan to a heavy muted brown and it often has scattered dark spots. It possesses a long, tapering tail, which contributes to its length. No major differential features have been observed between genders or through growth.
Behavior
Long-tailed rock monitor is a solitary animal, primarily terrestrial and known for its secretive behavior. Known for its crepuscular activities, it forages mainly during twilight hours, with a diet consisting mostly of insects and small mammals. In terms of territory marking, it utilizes olfactory signals through its cloacal excretions. Its cryptic coloration facilitates camouflage in its dry woodland habitat, contributing to its survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Monitor lizards Genus
Monitor lizards Species
Long-tailed rock monitor 
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