Varanus togianus (Peters, 1872) is a animal in the Varanidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Varanus togianus (Peters, 1872)

Varanus togianus (Peters, 1872)

Varanus togianus, the Togian water monitor, is a monitor lizard endemic to Sulawesi's Togian Islands, living in forests and mangroves.

Family
Genus
Varanus
Order
Class
Squamata

About Varanus togianus (Peters, 1872)

The Togian water monitor, with the scientific name Varanus togianus, is a species of monitor lizard. This species is endemic to the Togian Islands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It occurs primarily in forests and mangroves. Its diet includes invertebrates such as insects and arachnids, as well as turtle eggs and bird eggs.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Varanidae Varanus

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