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みどりほそおおとかげ 緑細大蜥蜴
Noun
1. emerald tree monitor (Varanus prasinus, species of arboreal carnivorous monitor lizard found from New Guinea to Queensland, Australia); green tree monitorUsually written using kana alone, See also エメラルドツリーモニター
Wikipedia definition
2. Emerald tree monitorThe Emerald Tree monitor (Varanus prasinus), or the Green Tree monitor, is a small-to-medium-sized arboreal monitor lizard. It is known for its unusual coloration, which consists of shades from green to turquoise, topped with dark, transverse dorsal banding. This coloration helps camouflage it in its arboreal habitat. It also makes the Emerald Tree monitor highly coveted by private collectors and zoos alike.
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Other forms
ミドリホソオオトカゲ

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