| Rusty monitor | |
|---|---|
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Varanidae |
| Genus: | Varanus |
| Subgenus: | Odatria |
| Species: | V. semiremex |
| Binomial name | |
| Varanus semiremex Peters, 1869 | |
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.
References
- ^ 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.
- "Varanus semiremex". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
| Taxon identifiers | |
|---|---|
| Varanus semiremex | |