Perentie
Varanus giganteus
2,4 mAdult male
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- up to around 20 kgDuże dorosłe osobniki
Perentie — size comparison
The perentie is a large monitor lizard of arid Australia. It lives in desert landscapes, rocky hills and scrub, using crevices and excavated shelters. Pale spot
Silhouette comparison
Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,522,5
2.4 m
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Perentie — size comparison — facts and sources
The perentie is a large monitor lizard of arid Australia. It lives in desert landscapes, rocky hills and scrub, using crevices and excavated shelters. Pale spots on darker skin form a pattern matching stones and dry ground.
It actively searches for food by day. Reptiles, birds, mammals, insects and carrion allow it to use varied desert resources. Its forked tongue collects chemical information. Strong limbs and claws help investigate hiding places, excavate soil and negotiate uneven rocks.
It adjusts activity to temperature, alternating feeding with rest in sheltered places. Underground shelter reduces exposure to extreme heat. Females lay eggs in the ground. Young begin life independently, taking smaller foods than adults.
Perentie jest największą jaszczurką Australii. Perth Zoo podaje 2,3–2,5 m długości całkowitej, dlatego plansza używa 240 cm od pyska do końca ogona. Około 38 cm do szczytu grzbietu wynika z proporcji pokazanej sylwetki i nie jest osobną normą gatunku.