Sand Monitor
Lizards of South East Queensland
Sand Monitor
Varanus gouldii
Other common names: Sand Goanna
Species Profile
General description:
This large lizard has a large tail that is laterally compressed with regular rings. Grey streaks on throat forming a ‘V’ shape, pale-edged dark stripe extending from the eye and a cream to yellow patternless tail-tip. Brown to reddish brown in colour with pale yellow speckling which tends to cluster into tight transversely arranged dark-centered spots.
Average length:
1.5m.
Habitat in SE Qld:
Ground dwelling species occurring in sclerophyll forests and arid environments, sheltering in burrows, hollow logs and dense leaf litter.
Diet:
Carnivorous unselectively feeding upon small vertebrates, insects and carrion.
Local Distribution:
Recent captures and sightings close to Brisbane include western suburbs such as Anstead, Mt Crosby and Pine Mountain at Ipswich. Relatively widespread west of Ipswich.
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