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Black-tailed Monitor
Varanus tristis
Family :"Monitor Lizards"
 Varanidae
Description :Body 28cm. Tail 64cm. Grey, brown or black with small, dark centred cream spots. Head, neck and tail often black. Arboreal.
Typical Habitat :Coastal areas to arid interior.
Distribution :Mainland Australia, except south and south east.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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