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Distribution

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Continent: Australia
Distribution: Australia (Queensland)
Type locality: Cape York, NE Australia.
Type locality: Coquet Is., Howick Group, Qld. [Varanus boulengeri]
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Rusty monitor

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The rusty monitor (Varanus semiremex) is a small species of monitor lizard.[2]

It is endemic to Queensland, Australia.[1]

The species is semiaquatic and primarily inhabits wetlands, especially mangroves, as well as the shores of islands. Its diet consists mainly of insects, fish, crabs, frogs and smaller lizards.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Shea, G.; Amey, A.; Vanderduys, E.; Wilson, S. (2018). "Varanus semiremex". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T83778770A101752355. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T83778770A101752355.en. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Varanus semiremex". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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Rusty monitor: Brief Summary

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The rusty monitor (Varanus semiremex) is a small species of monitor lizard.

It is endemic to Queensland, Australia.

The species is semiaquatic and primarily inhabits wetlands, especially mangroves, as well as the shores of islands. Its diet consists mainly of insects, fish, crabs, frogs and smaller lizards.

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