Glauert's Monitor
Varanus glauerti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyVaranidae (Monitor Lizards)
- GenusVaranus (Monitor Lizards)
- SpeciesVaranus glauerti (Glauert's Monitor)
About the Glauert's Monitor
The Kimberley rock monitor (Varanus glauerti) is a medium-sized species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is native to Northern Australia. Also known commonly as Glauert's monitor, Quinkan rock monitor and the Kakadu sand goanna, it belongs to the subgenus Odatria.
The specific name, glauerti, is in honor of English-born Australian herpetologist Ludwig Glauert. V. glauerti is found in the extreme northwestern part of the Australian state of Western Australia, and in the northern tip of Northern Territory.
V. glauerti grows up to 80 cm (31 in) long, and three-quarters of its length is the long tail. V. glauerti lives almost exclusively on rocky cliff faces, but is also found in humid forests. It is rupicolous, and prefers humid conditions.
V. glauerti preys upon insects such as caterpillars, cockroaches, and orthopterans, and also upon small lizards such as geckos and their eggs. V. glauerti is oviparous, and sometimes parthenogenetic. Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Glauert's 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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Glauert's Monitor in Kakadu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Glauert's Monitor sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Glauert's Monitor in Kakadu National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Glauert's Monitor in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.