Spotted tree monitor
A species of Monitor lizards Scientific name : Varanus timorensis Genus : Monitor lizards
Spotted tree monitor, A species of Monitor lizards
Scientific name: Varanus timorensis
Genus: Monitor lizards
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Description
Varanus timorensis, the Timor monitor or spotted tree monitor, is a species of small monitor lizards native to the island of Timor and some adjacent islands..
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Spotted tree monitor predominantly consumes a diet of insects, especially beetles and grasshoppers, supplemented by small vertebrates like rodents and lizards. Its hunting strategy intertwines stealth and speed, striking rapidly at unsuspecting prey.
Appearance
Spotted tree monitor is a medium-sized monitor lizard having elongated body and tail, which is commonly longer than its body. It has smooth and glossy skin with scales. It exhibits a predominantly brown coloration with a pattern of dark crossbars on its back and tail, and white spots on its underpart. Both males and females have similar appearances, and no distinct attributes are observed related to age or subspecies variation.
Behavior
Spotted tree monitor is predominantly a solitary, diurnal creature, spending days in active foraging and basking. This species displays territorial behavior, marked by head bobbing and tail whipping. Adapted notably to a tree-dwelling lifestyle, it demonstrates excellent climbing capabilities. Noted for its unique feeding technique, spotted tree monitor often shakes or whips prey against hard surfaces before consumption.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Monitor lizards Genus
Monitor lizards Species
Spotted tree monitor 
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