Black Tree Monitor

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

The tail of the Black Tree Monitor is prehensile, meaning they use it to hold on to branches to stabilise themselves while climbing.

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

Zoo – 01924 235276 / office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk

Lakeside Restaurant – 01924 404604 / lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk

Day Care – 01924 404154

Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN

Opening Hours 10am – 4pm on weekdays and 10am – 5pm on weekends.