Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Family Varanidae Scientific name Varanus rudicollis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Suborder Lacertilia Genus Varanus Higher classification Monitor lizard | |
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Similar Monitor lizard, Reptile, Dumeril's monitor, Peach‑throated monitor, Emerald tree monitor | ||
Calgary pet expo 2016 black roughneck monitor lizard varanus rudicollis
The black roughneck monitor lizard, Varanus rudicollis, is a species of monitor lizard found in Southeast Asian countries of Thailand, Burma, and Malaysia. It is also found in Indonesia on Sumatra and islands of the Riau Archipelago It is sometimes known simply as the roughneck monitor lizard.In Thailand is called h̄èā cĥāng (Thai: เห่าช้าง; "elephant bark"), is believed to be toxic animals. Can bite human to death.
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- Calgary pet expo 2016 black roughneck monitor lizard varanus rudicollis
- Feeding a roughneck monitor lizard
- Description
- References
The habitat of Varanus rudicollis is limited to primary and secondary rainforest and mangrove swamps. In the wild the black roughneck monitor is very rarely seen, but whether this is because of its rarity or its very secretive behavior is uncertain. They are often kept successfully in captivity, but have a shy disposition.
Feeding a roughneck monitor lizard
Description
The roughneck is a medium to large monitor. It usually reaches an average adult size of 3–4 ft. (90–120 cm), with a maximum length of 5 feet (150 cm), reported. The rough-necked monitor can be easily recognised by large pointed scales adorning the necks of adults.
