AnAge entry for Varanus mertensi

Classification (HAGRID: 03221)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Varanidae
                    Genus: Varanus
Species
Varanus mertensi
Common name
Merten's water monitor

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
20.3 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 716526
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 62044
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