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Quince Monitor

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Varanidae

Subgenus
  
Euprepiosaurus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Suborder
  
Lacertilia

Genus
  
Varanus

Scientific name
  
Varanus melinus

Higher classification
  
Monitor lizard

Order
  
Scaled reptiles

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Similar
  
Monitor lizard, Reptile, Emerald tree monitor, Mangrove monitor, Peach‑throated monitor

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The quince monitor (Varanus melinus) is a species of monitor lizards endemic to Indonesia. It is very closely related to the mangrove monitor (Varanus indicus), with both belonging to the subgenus Euprepiosaurus.

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Description

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The quince monitor has a bright yellow head, legs, back and tail. Varanus melinus has a black reticulation on the lower part of its neck. The tail has alternating bands of yellow and black which get pale toward the last third. Its tongue is light pink in color with little variation. The quince monitor's nostril is situated closer to the tip of its snout than to its eye. This species can reach 80–120 centimetres (2.6–3.9 ft) in total length.

Distribution

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The quince monitor is likely endemic to the Sula Islands in Indonesia, but it reportedly may occur in Banggai. Initially it was reported to originate from the Obi Islands, but this was only an intermediate wildlife trade station. It is threatened by habitat loss and collection for the wildlife trade.

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References

Quince Monitor Wikipedia