Panay monitor
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Subgenus: | Philippinosaurus
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Species: | V. mabitang
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Varanus mabitang |
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
- ^ a b c "Varanus mabitang". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009. IUCN: e.T169829A6679528. 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
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