Pygmy Mulga Monitor Varanus gilleni

Pygmy Mulga Monitor Lizard
Pygmy Mulga Monitor Lizard
The Pygmy Mulga Monitor, also called Gillen's Monitor, is native to deserts of central and northwestern Australia. It is very well-adapted to extremely dry conditions.
Pygmy Mulga Monitor Lizard
Pygmy Mulga Monitor Lizard
Pygmy Mulga Monitor Lizard
It can grow to some 40cm long. It is mainly arboreal and has a prehensile tail, but often also hunts prey on the ground.
Pygmy Mulga Monitor Lizard head
Pygmy Mulga Monitor Lizard head
Pygmy Mulga Monitor Lizard head
Prey is mainly insects, spiders and small geckos.