Varanus (Polydaedalus)
Polydaedalus, commonly referred as African monitors, is one of the 11 subgenera of the genus Varanus. Its species are native to Africa and West Asia, among which are some of the World's largest lizards.
Varanus (Polydaedalus) | |
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Nile monitor in South Africa | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Varanidae |
Genus: | Varanus |
Subgenus: | Polydaedalus |
Species | |
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