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Reptiles
Asian Water Monitor
Varanus salvator
IUCN: LC CITES II
Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) is a reptile of the family Varanidae recorded in the biodiversity data of PRPM Mengare.
It is one of 2 species in the group “Reptiles” recorded at the site. International trade in this species is regulated under CITES Appendix II.
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Varanus salvator
- English name
- Asian Water Monitor
- Indonesian name
- Biawak air
- Family
- Varanidae
- Group
- Reptiles
Conservation status
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- CITES
- Appendix II
We do not publish where protected or CITES-listed animals are seen. Do not catch, disturb or trade this animal.
