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Goannas
Goannas
Emerald Tree Monitor (Varanus prasinus) 2 images			The Emerald Tree Monitor is a small to medium sized arboreal monitor lizard. The body colour is many shades of green to turquoise, with darker bands across the body. The tail is prehensile tail to help it live in trees. It uses its long forked... Read more >
Heath Monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) 1 image			The Heath Monitor is similar to the Lace Monitor but usually darker with less distinct pattern and usually has plain dark tail tip (as opposed to banded like Lace Monitor). Young ones have orange and grey pattern on head and body. Read more >
Lace Monitor / Goanna (Varanus varius) 5 images			Lace Monitors or Goannas are Australia's largest lizards. They have strong claws and powerful legs. They are dark grey to black in colour with cream or yellow scales forming bands and blotches. There are usually black bars across the snout,... Read more >
Mertens' Water Monitor (Varanus mertensi) 2 images			Mertens' Water Monitor is found in It is an aquatic lizard that basks on rocks and branches near water. It drops into water when disturbed and can stay underwater for long periods. Read more >
Perentie (Varanus giganteus) 2 images			The Perentie is the largest lizard in Australia. It has a long neck and a stout, robust body with long, tapering tail. It is yellow or cream with brown rosettes edged in dark brown on the back. The legs are dark with white spots. The head and neck... Read more >