Varanus cf. indicus
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Probably a subspecies of, or closely allied to, V. indicus (cf. Vickers-Rich et al., 1991).
Conservation Status
Extinct
Last record: c.1970
The last known individual was killed by a car around the year 1970, near Bouloupari (Vickers-Rich et al., 1991).
Distribution
New Caledonia
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Media
References
Balouet, J. C. (1991). The fossil vertebrate record of New Caledonia, pp. 1383-1409. In: Vickers-Rich, P., Monaghan, J. M., Baird, R. F. and Rich, T. H. (eds.). Vertebrate Palaeontology of Australasia. Melbourne: Monash University Publications Committee.
Flannery TF (1994) The future eaters: An ecological history of the Australasian lands and people. Port Melbourne, Australia: Reed Press. pp. 423.