Panay monitor
| Panay monitor | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Varanidae |
| Genus: | Varanus |
| Subgenus: | Philippinosaurus |
| Species: | V. mabitang |
| Binomial name | |
| Varanus mabitang Gaulke & Curio, 2001 [2][3] | |
The Panay monitor (Varanus mabitang) is an endangered monitor lizard native to Panay Island in the Philippines. Unlike most monitors, it is a specialized frugivore.[4]
Distribution and habitat
The Panay monitor occurs only on Panay, inhabiting remnant forests in the northwestern and western mountain ranges at altitudes of 200-1000 m. It is highly arboreal and dependent on primary forest ecosystems.[1]
Conservation
The species is classified as Endangered by the IUCN. It appears to be greatly impacted by habitat loss, and is also a favoured hunting target. The species appears to be rare; only twelve animals have been caught since 2002. There are ongoing conservation efforts being carried out on the island.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Gaulke, M., Diesmos, A., Demegillo, A. & Gonzalez, J.C. (2009). "Varanus mabitang". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2009: e.T169829A6679528. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ↑ "Varanus mabitang". ITIS.
- ↑ Varanus.nl
- ↑ http://varanidae.org/Vol4_No2.pdf
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