Varanus gouldii Gray, 1838, Sand Goanna

General Description

Body colour varies with spotted dark and light patterns. Dark stripe through the eye. Tail with flattened sides, end with pale colour (usually yellow) and no pattern. Up to 1.6 m long (head-tail).

Biology

Sand Goannas move on the ground and hunt insects, other lizards, mice and snakes. They dig shallow burrows for shelter.

Distribution

Mainland Australia.

Habitat

Dry open habitats.