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Emerald Tree Monitor

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyVaranidaeGenusVaranus
Emerald Tree Monitor
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Emerald Tree Monitor

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

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.

Special abilities

Ability

Super Claw Grip

Emerald Tree Monitor can cling tightly with powerful, hooked claws because of their sharp, specialized structure.

Ability

Keen-Eyed Hunter

Emerald Tree Monitor can spot tiny prey from afar because of their excellent vision, helping them hunt insects.

Ability

Nest-Egg Nurturer

Emerald Tree Monitor can lay eggs inside active termite nests because the insects provide warmth for incubation.

Measurements & details

Length
60-100 cm
Weight
0.15-0.3 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Top Speed
5 km/h
Clutch Size
2-6
Incubation
150-170 days

Diet & Feeding

This agile tree climber loves to snack on insects, small reptiles, and even baby birds!

Primary Foods

  • crickets
  • grasshoppers
  • stick insects
  • geckos
  • small birds
  • lizard eggs

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Two-spotted field cricket

Gryllus bimaculatus

A common insect prey.

hunts

Mourning Gecko

Lepidodactylus lugubris

A small lizard prey.

eaten by

Green Tree Python

Morelia viridis

A predator in its habitat.

eaten by

Grey Goshawk

Accipiter novaehollandiae

A raptor predator.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch from a distance and do not try to touch wild lizards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Emerald Tree Monitor?

60-100 cm

How much does Emerald Tree Monitor weigh?

0.15-0.3 kg

How long does Emerald Tree Monitor live?

15-20 years

How fast can Emerald Tree Monitor move?

5 km/h

What does Emerald Tree Monitor eat?

This agile tree climber loves to snack on insects, small reptiles, and even baby birds!

Where is Emerald Tree Monitor usually found?

Forests

How does Emerald Tree Monitor hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does Emerald Tree Monitor lay?

2-6

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