AnAge entry for Varanus salvator

Classification (HAGRID: 03596)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Varanidae
                    Genus: Varanus
Species
Varanus salvator
Common name
Common water monitor
Synonyms
Stellio salvator

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

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

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
4,345 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 174117
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 62051
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