Varanus salvator complex

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Varanus salvator andamanensis

Distribution range: Varanus salvator andamanensis is restricted to the Andaman Islandgroup in the Gulf of Bengal.

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• Position of nostrils (index) : ?

scale counts

• Enlarged nuchal scales : absent
• Scales acrosshead from rictus to rictus : ?
• Scales around tail base : ?
• Scales around tail at one third from base : ?
• Scales around midbody : ?
• Transverse ventral scale rows : ?
• Gular scales : ?
• Ventral scales : ?
• Dorsal scale rows from tympanum to gular fold : ?
• Dorsal scale rows from gular fold to hind legs : ?
• Dorsal scale rows from tympanum to hind legs : ?
• Scales around neck : ?

coloration

• Dorsum pattern of coloration : evenly distributed light spots
• Global coloration : black or dark dorsal background with a light pattern (crossbands, dots, spots or ocelli )
• Tail pattern of coloration : light small dots or scales arranged irregularly or in crossbands
• Tail coloration : black or dark, with light pattern
• Specific white markings on the head : absent
• Dark band on the side of the neck : absent

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