Theturquoise monitor (Varanus caerulivirens)[4] is a species of monitor lizards found inIndonesia. Specifically, it is found onHalmahera Island and in theMaluku Islands.[5]
The main coloration of the turquoise monitor is black-brown and greyish-brown with someturquoise pattern.[6] The underside coloration is light yellowish to turquoise with a blackish pattern. The throat and lower part of the neck of this monitor lizard is mostly yellowish.Varanus caerulivirens can grow up to about 110 cm in total length.[3]
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