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Panay monitor lizard

(Varanus mabitang)

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Description

Varanus mabitang is a lizard from the family of varanes (Varanidae).The species was scientifically described for the first time by Gaulke and Curio in 2001.Later the name Varanus (Philippinosaurus) was used miterly.The varaan is endemic in the Philippines and lives in the forests of the northwestern part of the island of Panay.About the way of life and biology is not much known yet,but the varaan probably lives partly vegetarian.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Varanidae
Genus:Varanus
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