Dec 17, 2024 · Known scientifically as Varanus bengalensis, this species is a member of the monitor lizard family, a group of reptiles renowned for their size, intelligence, and adaptability. In Sri Lanka, the Thalagoya is both admired and misunderstood, making it …

The lizard is known as Bis-cobra in western India, Goyrā in Rajasthan, Godhi in Odisha, Guishāp or Goshāp in Bangladesh and West Bengal, Goh in both Punjab, India, Punjab, Pakistan and Bihar, as Ghorpad in Maharashtra and as Thalagoya[31] in Sri Lanka.

Feb 8, 2016 · As far as local reptile spotting is concerned, kabaragoyas and thalagoyas are the next best thing to crocs and snakes. These monitor lizards are an impressive sight to behold, and can venture quite close to human territory; closer to …

sri lanka monitor (thalagoya) thalagoya in sinhalese name.the monitors (thalagoya) will eat eggs,skinks. thish animal is very strong....more.

The Land Monitor, or "Thalagoya" in Sinhala, can be commonly seen in sub-urban and rural parts in Sri Lanka. This Monitor belongs to the Bengal Monitor family and its scientific name is "Varanus...

Oct 31, 2011 · Juveniles mainly feed on insects while adults prey on frogs, small mammals (rats, squirrels), snails, insects, grubs, crabs, eggs, etc. Its flesh is a delicacy among indigenous …

The land monitor (Varanus bengalensis) is called a Thalagoya in Sinhala and Udumbu in Tamil. The water monitor (Varanus salvator) is called a Kabaragoya in Sinhala.

Apr 29, 2011 · The land monitor lizard is a fairly large sized reptile that is found quite commonly at Yala National Park in Sri Lanka. This reptile, though very slow owing to its large bulk is pretty strong and is known to even kill an adult deer for its meals.

The good old land monitor (Varanus bengalensis)or “thalagoya” is an animal treated with much indifference. Most suburban households in Sri Lanka have these critters walking about their garden or sunbathing on their roofs.

Monitor Lizards are large reptiles belonging to the genus Varanus and the family, Varanidae. They have long necks, powerful tails and claws, and well-developed limbs. In Sinhalese the Monitor Lizard is called Thalagoya and the Water Monitor is called Kabaragoya and they are known as Udumbu in Tamil and Goannas in Australia.