The water monitor (Varanus salvator) is a large lizard native to South and Southeast Asia. Water monitors are one of the most common monitor lizards found throughout Asia, living in areas close to water.
The water monitor is a large species of monitor lizard. Breeding maturity is attained for males when they are a relatively modest 40 cm long and weigh 1, and for females at 50 cm. However, they grow much larger throughout life, with males being larger than females. Adults rarely exceed 1.5–2 m in length, but the largest specimen on record, from Sri Lanka, measured 321 cm.
The water monitor is a large species of monitor lizard. Breeding maturity is attained for males when they are a relatively modest 40 cm long and weigh 1, and for females at 50 cm. However, they grow much larger throughout life, with males being larger than females. Adults rarely exceed 1.5–2 m in length, but the largest specimen on record, from Sri Lanka, measured 321 cm.
By - Jude Clarence Cooray
