New guinea green tree monitor
A species of Monitor lizards, Also known as Emerald Tree Monitor Scientific name : Varanus prasinus Genus : Monitor lizards
New guinea green tree monitor, A species of Monitor lizards
Also known as:
Emerald Tree Monitor
Scientific name: Varanus prasinus
Genus: Monitor lizards
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Description General Info
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Description
The emerald tree monitor (Varanus prasinus) or green tree monitor, is a small to medium-sized arboreal monitor lizard. It is known for its unusual coloration, which consists of shades from green to turquoise, topped with dark, transverse dorsal banding. This coloration helps camouflage it in its arboreal habitat. Its colour also makes the emerald tree monitor highly exploited to the pet trade and kept in zoos alike.
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
New guinea green tree monitor primarily consumes invertebrates, with a preference for arthropods and mollusks. The species selectively feeds on beetles, spiders, snails, and occasionally smaller vertebrates, demonstrating a diet diverse in nature.
Appearance
New guinea green tree monitor is a long, slender lizard with smooth, bright emerald-green skin. It has oval-shaped, bluish spots along its back and a blue-tinted tongue. Dark bands streak across its prehensile tail, which is almost twice the length of the body. This animal possesses a tapered head and large eyes. Males are generally larger and exhibit brighter coloration than females.
Behavior
New guinea green tree monitor displays arboreal behavior, spending most of its time in trees. It forages solo, predominantly feeding on insects and small vertebrates. This species exhibits a diurnal activity pattern and is noted for its bright green coloration, assisting in effective camouflage within its tropical forest habitats. Territorially mild, new guinea green tree monitor relies on retreat rather than confrontation.
Population
Stable
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Monitor lizards Genus
Monitor lizards Species
New guinea green tree monitor 
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