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)
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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