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Freckled Monitor
Varanus orientalis
- Worldwide
- 269 observations
- Group
- Reptiles
About
No Wikipedia summary for this species yet. See iNaturalist.
Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 2, 2026Queensland, AUObserver: miriam-scienceteacherView observation from Jul 2, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 6, 2025Mareeba, QLD, AUObserver: Zach AmirView observation from Sep 6, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jan 23, 2023Davies Creek Rd, Mareeba, QLD, AUObserver: R.PerićView observation from Jan 23, 2023 on iNaturalist
- Jul 17, 2021Barron Gorge National Park, Mareeba, QLD, AUObserver: Edward BellView observation from Jul 17, 2021 on iNaturalist