Marbled Water Monitor (Varanus marmoratus)

Marbled Water Monitor, a reference photo — Photo: Brown R, Siler C, Oliveros C, Welton L, Rock A, Swab J, Van Weerd M, van Beijnen J, Rodriguez D, Jose E, Diesmos A · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

The marbled water monitor (Varanus marmoratus), also known commonly as the Philippine water monitor, is a large species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Varanus togianus — considered venomous
Varanus salvator — considered venomous
Varanus palawanensis — considered venomous
Varanus rudicollis — considered venomous
Varanus chlorostigma — considered venomous
Varanus niloticus — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Varanidae
Genus: Varanus
Species: Varanus marmoratus

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