| Varanus citrinus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Varanidae |
| Genus: | Varanus |
| Subgenus: | Odatria |
| Species: | V. citrinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Varanus citrinus Pavón-Vázquez, Esquerré, Fitch, Maryan, Doughty, Donnellan, & Keogh. 2022 | |
Varanus citrinus is a species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to Australia. [1]
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