Large-scaled water monitor

The large-scaled water monitor (Varanus nuchalis) is a species of monitor lizard.^[2]

Large-scaled water monitor
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Varanidae
Genus:	Varanus
Subgenus:	Soterosaurus
Species:	V. nuchalis
Binomial name
Varanus nuchalis (Günther, 1872)

It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Cebu, Ticao, Negros, Panay and Masbate.^[1]

The species is found in a variety of habitats, primarily mangroves and lowland forests.^[1]