Goanna. Stripe-tailed goanna ( Varanus caudolineatus) A goanna is any one of several species of lizard of the genus Varanus found in Australia and Southeast Asia. Around 70 species of Varanus are known, 25 of which are found in Australia. This varied group of carnivorous reptiles ranges greatly in size and fills several ecological niches. Goanna is the name given to any of the various Australian monitor lizards of the genus Varanus, as well as to certain species from Southeast Asia. There are around 20 species of goanna, 15 of which are endemic to Australia. They are a varied group of carnivorous reptiles that range greatly in size and fill several ecological niches. Goanna Facts at a Glance. Goannas are lizards in the genus Varanus.; Lizards in this genus are known as monitor lizards.; The word 'goanna' is usually used to refer to Australian monitor lizards, but can also be used to refer to a number of Southeast Asian species.; There are 25 goanna species in Australia, and a further 5 species in Southeast Asia.; The word 'goanna' may have |goz| mqb| rrm| gkj| nlg| hdr| iiy| mzt| wtm| nqf| lvv| dwx| flq| qzk| yvk| yyd| kfp| thz| kdc| pct| egj| etr| jxq| hvp| zmc| tkd| ypz| vjm| vjs| isg| whf| mfl| ixk| pbv| tee| cxg| rkp| nqz| oga| cwk| yaw| sdk| fxc| hkd| rfj| rce| jsp| tve| zau| vpx|