Asian Water Monitor is a large monitor lizard native to South and Southeast Asia, ranging from northeastern India and Bangladesh through Sri Lanka, southern China and major Indonesian islands, and it is the second-largest lizard species after the Komodo dragon. Most adults measure 1.5 to 2 meters long, though one Sri Lankan specimen reached 3.21 meters, and the species is listed as Least Concern thanks to a large, stable population and a remarkable ability to adapt to human-modified environments including urban waterways.
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System (Realm) Relationship to People Living or Extinct Scientific Name Conservation Status Body Size Band Comparison
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Child Taxon Of
Varanus, Taxa Source Asian Water Monitor (Wikidata)
In Biome
River, Biomes Source Asian Water Monitor (Wikipedia)
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1. Asian Water Monitor (Wikipedia)
Lead section
It is an excellent swimmer and hunts fish, frogs, invertebrates, water birds, and other aquatic and amphibious prey.
article text (relationship to people), EntityId 325721
Other uses include a perceived remedy for skin ailments and eczema, novelty food in Indonesia, and a perceived aphrodisiac, and as pets.
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- In Biome: River, Wikipedia intro: "The Asian water monitor has a natural affinity towards water, inhabiting the surroundings of lakes, rivers, ponds, swamps, and various riparian habitats, includ..."
View the Source2. GBIF Species API
3. Asian Water Monitor (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q655616 (P225 taxon name)
- Wikidata P141 (IUCN conservation status) claim, entity QID Q655616
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
- Child Taxon Of: Varanus, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon)
View the Source 4. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Varanus salvator (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyConservation Status: CITESQuote, Conservation Status: CITES
CITES Appendix II
5. Human Ageing Genomic Resources, University of Liverpool: AnAge entry for Varanus salvator
Human Ageing Genomic Resources, University of LiverpoolLifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
Maximum longevity 15.7 years (captivity)
Life history traits (averages): Adult weight
Adult weight 4,345 g
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