Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Monitor
Varanus insulanicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyVaranidae (Monitor Lizards)
- GenusVaranus (Monitor Lizards)
- SpeciesVaranus insulanicus (Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Monitor)
About the Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Monitor
The Groote Eylandt monitor (Varanus insulanicus), also known commonly as the Black-Spotted Ridge-Tailed Goanna, is a medium-sized species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to the Northern Territory. It belongs to the subgenus Odatria. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Monitor in Kakadu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Monitor in Kakadu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Monitor sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Monitor in Kakadu National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Black-spotted Ridge-tailed Monitor in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.