AnAge entry for Varanus bengalensis

Classification (HAGRID: 03584)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Varanidae
                    Genus: Varanus
Species
Varanus bengalensis
Common name
Bengal monitor
Synonyms
Tupinambis bengalensis, Tupinambis cepedianus, Varanus punctatus, Monitor gemmatus, Monitor heraldicus, Monitor inornatus, Varanus bibronii, Uaranus lunatus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
11.2 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
1,004 days
Male sexual maturity
1,096 days
Incubation
183 days
Adult weight
3,750 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 202166
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 62037
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