Black monitor, June 2013.

devilfish · 30 Jul 2013

Photo taken on the 15th June 2013.

alexkant · 8 Aug 2013

Black water monitor/ Varanus salvator komaini

devilfish · 8 Aug 2013

alexkant said:
Black water monitor/ Varanus salvator komaini

Thanks. Is that still a recognised subspecies in its own right?

Gulo gulo · 8 Aug 2013

Varanus salvator macromaculatus.

alexkant · 9 Aug 2013

Gulo gulo said:
Varanus salvator macromaculatus.

If to trust this pictures on web Common Water Monitor Varanus salvator macromaculatus Photos - Download Free Photos Varanus salvator macromaculatus looks different. The monitor in Pata Zoo is really black:
http://www.zooinstitutes.com/animalpic.asp?name=12652

Gulo gulo · 9 Aug 2013

V. s. komaini is no longer recognized. they are a melanistic form of V. s. macromaculatus. komaini is used to make them seem "cool" and for a higher sale price.

alexkant · 9 Aug 2013

Gulo gulo said:
V. s. komaini is no longer recognized. they are a melanistic form of V. s. macromaculatus. komaini is used to make them seem "cool" and for a higher sale price.

Thank you for this information, I will check it deeper

Black monitor, June 2013.

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