Nile Monitor vs Sand Goanna
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Nile Monitor
2.1 m
Human
1.75 m
Sand Goanna
1.6 m
| Nile Monitor | Sand Goanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1–7 kg | 1.5–6 kg |
| Length | 1.2–2.1 m | 1–1.6 m |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–20 yrs | 10–20 yrs |
| Incubation | 180 days | 165 days |
| Offspring | 20–60 | 4–11 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Sedentary |
| Habitat | River, Wetland, Savanna, Lake, Forest | Woodland, Grassland, Desert, scrubland, Savanna |
| Regions | Africa | Oceania |
| Family | Varanidae | Varanidae |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |