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ARGUS MONITOR
Varanus panoptes horni
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Distribution:- New Guinea
Comments:- Adults usually grow up to 1.5 Metres (5ft) with Males usually growing larger than females


Argus Monitor Varanus panoptes horni
Argus Monitor (Varanus panoptes horni) at Porton Garden Aquatic & Pets, UK


Approximate distribution of Argus Monitor (Varanus panoptes horni) (RED ON MAP) which is found in New Guinea and some Torres Strait Islands.

According to Glen Storr of the WA Museum Varanus panoptes horni is a synonym of Varanus panoptes panoptes

The Northern Yellow Spotted Monitor (Varanus panoptes panoptes) is Shown in GREEN on the map.
It is also found on some offshore islands


The Desert Spotted Monitor (Varanus panoptes rubidus) (ORANGE ON MAP) may have a solid yellow tail tip like most Sand Monitors (Varanus gouldii),
whereas Varanus panoptes panoptes usually has a yellowish tail tip which as some banding on it.


Argus Monitor Varanus panoptes horni
Argus Monitor (Varanus panoptes horni) at Porton Garden Aquatic & Pets, UK


Argus Monitor Varanus panoptes horni
Captive Argus Monitor (Varanus panoptes horni)

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