Least Concern
Ackie Monitor
Varanus acanthurus
A smaller monitor lizard from northern Australia, known for its active behavior and spiny tail.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–15 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity
Size
Body length 60–76 cm; weight 250–350 g
Scientific Name
Varanus acanthurus
About Ackie Monitor
A smaller monitor lizard from northern Australia, known for its active behavior and spiny tail.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity, a size of Body length 60–76 cm; weight 250–350 g, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Ackie monitors wedge themselves into rocky crevices and inflate slightly to anchor in place.
Where Ackie Monitor Lives
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Northern Territory outback
, Australia
Western Australian rocky plain
, Australia