A new species of monitor (Reptilia
(Platynota) from Northern Australia and a note on the status of Varanus acanthurus insulanicus Mertens
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19427447 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Max King (Department of Arts and Museums), Paul Horner (Department of Arts and Museums) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 73-79 |
| Publication date | 1987-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Beagle Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0811-3653 |
| Publisher | Biodiversity Heritage Library (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.5962/p.260898 |
| OpenAlex | W2763102148 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
A new species of Varanus Merrem (Varanidae: Reptilia), V. haritji sp.nov., from the tropical north of the Northern Territory is described.It most closely resembles V. acanthurus Boulcngcr but colour and pattern easily distinguish the species.Recently collected specimens of V. acanthurus insulanicus Mertens from the Wcsscl island chain confirm the status of this subspecies
Biology · Geography · Zoology · Amphibian and Reptile Biology · Species Distribution and Climate Change · Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
| Citations per year | 0.04 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1999 - 1999 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |