Northern Blunt-spined Monitor
Varanus primordius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyVaranidae (Monitor Lizards)
- GenusVaranus (Monitor Lizards)
- SpeciesVaranus primordius (Northern Blunt-spined Monitor)
1 Verified sightings at Nitmiluk National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Northern Blunt-spined Monitor
The northern blunt-spined monitor (Varanus primordius) is a species of lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is native to Australia's tropical Northern Territory. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Blunt-spined Monitor in Nitmiluk 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 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |