Monitor Lizard FactsKingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Varanidae
Genus:Varanus
Scientific Name:Varanus Indicus
Type:Reptile
Diet:Omnivore
Size:12-310cm (4.7-122in)
Weight:1-166kg (2.2-366lbs)
Top Speed:45km/h (28mph)
Life Span:8-30 years
Lifestyle:Solitary
Conservation Status:Threatened
Colour:Tan, Brown, Grey, Green
Skin Type:Scales
Favourite Food:Rodents
Habitat:River banks and coastal forests
Average Litter Size:10
Main Prey:Rodents, Snakes, Lizards
Predators:Human, Snakes, Wildcats
Special Features:Large, powerful body and sharp claws
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SOURCE: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/monitor-lizard/