Storr's monitor
A species of Monitor lizards Scientific name : Varanus storri Genus : Monitor lizards
Storr's monitor, A species of Monitor lizards
Scientific name: Varanus storri
Genus: Monitor lizards
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Description
Storr's monitor (Varanus storri ) is a species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Storr's monitor is a carnivorous reptile primarily consuming invertebrates. Specifically, its diet is dominated by arachnids and insects, with a particular inclination towards beetles and spiders.
Appearance
The Varanus storri is a small, slender monitor lizard with smooth scales. It exhibits a dorsally dark grey to brown coloration with scattered light spots that form loose bands. Its belly is predominantly pale blue-grey. Juvenile individuals present more distinct patterns than adults. Notable features include intermediate-length tail and long and delicate toes.
Behavior
Storr's monitor is predominantly nocturnal, escaping the harsh desert sun by hiding under soil or in burrows. It hunts using acute sensory adaptations, picking up vibroacoustic signals of its prey. This solitary species displays territorial behavior, using physical displays and markings to delineate spaces. A notable survival adaptation includes its ability to survive on scarce water, extracting it solely from food.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Monitor lizards Genus
Monitor lizards Species
Storr's monitor 
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