




Varanus prasinus
The Emerald Tree Monitor is a bright green lizard that loves to climb trees. It has a long tail and sharp claws to help it hold on while it explores its forest home.
Habitat: Forests
The Emerald Tree Monitor is a slender lizard with striking vibrant green scales, often highlighted by sparse black banding or spots. It has a long, prehensile tail and sharp claws, perfectly adapted for life high in the trees.





Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Their super long tail can be twice the length of their body!
These lizards can "lock" their grip onto branches, even while sleeping.
They coil their body around branches like a snake when they sleep!
They use their rough belly scales for extra friction while climbing trees.
Emerald Tree Monitor can cling tightly with powerful, hooked claws because of their sharp, specialized structure.
Emerald Tree Monitor can spot tiny prey from afar because of their excellent vision, helping them hunt insects.
Emerald Tree Monitor can lay eggs inside active termite nests because the insects provide warmth for incubation.
This agile tree climber loves to snack on insects, small reptiles, and even baby birds!
Gryllus bimaculatus
A common insect prey.
Lepidodactylus lugubris
A small lizard prey.

Morelia viridis
A predator in its habitat.
Accipiter novaehollandiae
A raptor predator.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch from a distance and do not try to touch wild lizards.
60-100 cm
0.15-0.3 kg
15-20 years
5 km/h
This agile tree climber loves to snack on insects, small reptiles, and even baby birds!
Forests
Ambush
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