AnAge entry for Varanus indicus

Classification (HAGRID: 03590)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Varanidae
                    Genus: Varanus
Species
Varanus indicus
Common name
Indian monitor lizard, or Indian monitor
Synonyms
Tupinambis indicus, Varanus guttatus, Monitor kalabeck, Monitor chlorostigma, Monitor indicus, Varanus indicus rouxi, Monitor exanthematicus indicus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

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

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
578 days
Male sexual maturity
522 days
Adult weight
1,287 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 174116
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 62043
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