AnAge entry for Varanus giganteus

Classification (HAGRID: 03587)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Varanidae
                    Genus: Varanus
Species
Varanus giganteus
Common name
Perentie
Synonyms
Hydrosaurus giganteus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
19.7 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
5,333 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 716513
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 62041
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