Characteristics
| Classification | Order: scaled reptiles; family: Varanidae |
|---|---|
| Diet | Mainly insects and spiders; but also eggs, small mammals, birds and lizards |
| Habitat | Tropical rainforest, preferably on trees |
| Reproduction | Lay 2–5 soft-shelled eggs per clutch; incubation period: 159–210 days; Juveniles are immediately self-reliant after hatching |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
