Black Tree Monitor
(Varanus beccari)
The Black Tree Monitor is native to humid forests and mangrove swamps in the Aru Islands.
FUN FACTS
Animal Class: Reptile.
Distribution: Indonesia.
Habitat: Forests.
Diet: Carnivorous. Eat a wide array of invertebrates and small vertebrates.
Appearance: Black in colour.
Size: Up to 120cm.
Lifespan: 10-15 years.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Data Deficient
Population Trend
Unknown
Threats
Habitat degradation and the pet trade
Population
Unknown
Did you know?
The tail of the Black Tree Monitor is prehensile, meaning they use it to hold on to branches to stabilise themselves while climbing.
See our Black Tree Monitor!
We have one Black Tree Monitor at Ponderosa Zoo, and his name is DaVinci. You can find our Black Tree Monitor in the Reptile House
