Varanus gouldii

Sand Goanna at Evans Head, NSW

Varanus gouldii at Evans Head, NSW - 25 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Varanus gouldii 25 Dec 2023 Topknot
Varanus varius 25 Dec 2023 AaronClausen

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2 comments

Topknot wrote:
   25 Dec 2023
Lack of barring under throat suggests not V. varius; stripe behind eye and general dull appearance indicates gouldii
AaronClausen wrote:
   25 Dec 2023
Thank you very much @Topknot much appreciated.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 25 Dec 2023 10:57 AM Recorded on
  • AaronClausen Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Varanus gouldii Scientific name
  • Sand Goanna Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 535m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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