The Varanidae are a family of lizards in the superfamily Varanoidea and order Anguimorpha. The family, a group of carnivorous and frugivorous lizards, [1] includes the living genus Varanus …

Monitor lizards are lizards in the genus Varanus, the only extant genus in the family Varanidae. They are native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, and one species is also found in the Americas as …

Varanidae is an ancient group of anguinomorph lizards, comprising about 50-60 species into the genus Varanus. Varanids are found in Africa, central and southern mainland Asia and …

Varanoidea is a superfamily of lizards, including the well-known family Varanidae (the monitors and goannas). Also included in the Varanoidea are the Lanthanotidae (earless monitor …

The Varanidae family includes a variety of interesting lizards that are commonly referred to as the monitor lizards (or monitors). This family also includes the largest lizard of all, the mighty …

There two living genera: Varanus (about 60 species) and Lanthanotus (1 species). Two subfamilies are recognized: Varanines and Lanthanotines. Varanus are morphologically …

Varanidae is a family of lizards in the superfamily Varanoidea. The family, a group of carnivorous and frugivorous lizards, includes the extinct Megalania (the largest known lizard), the Komodo …

Dec 31, 2020 · Varanidae.org has been created to serve as an informational resource for varanid researchers and enthusiasts. Please use the navigation bar above to access literature on a …

Varanidae is the family of monitor lizards. The family is a group of carnivorous lizards. It includes the largest living lizard, the Komodo dragon, and the crocodile monitor. Varanidae contains the …

Modern comparative methods allow examination of the probable course of evolution in a lineage of lizards (family Varanidae, genus Varanus). Within this genus, body mass varies by nearly a …