Dampier Peninsula Goanna (species: Varanus sparnus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Varanus sparnus
Dampier Peninsula Goanna

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Varanidae
Genus Varanus
Species Varanus sparnus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 23 cm (Length of specimen)
  • Up to 13 cm and averaging 11.6 cm (Snout to vent length)

Weight

  • Up to 0.016 kg

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is believed to live exclusively north of Broome and Derby. (ABC)

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