Species Varanus storri Mertens, 1966
Storr's Monitor
- Varanus (Odatria) storri Mertens, R. 1966. Ein neuer Zwergwaran aus Australien. Senckenbergiana Biologica 47: 437-441 [437, figs 1-3].
Type data:
Holotype SMF 59011, Charters Towers, QLD.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Northern QLD, south of Cape York
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Desert Uplands (DEU), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), Gulf Plains (GUP)
Ecological Descriptors
Diurnal, hummock grassland, low open shrubland, low woodland, oviparous, predator, saxicoline, tussock grassland.
General References
Cogger, H.G., in Cogger, H.G., Cameron, E.E. & Cogger, H.M. 1983. Amphibia and Reptilia. 313 pp. in Walton, D.W. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 1 vi + 313 pp. [132] (subspecies not identified in Cogger et al. (1983: 132), in which Cogger listed synonyms)
King, M. & King, D. 1975. Chromosomal evolution in the lizard genus Varanus (Reptilia). Australian Journal of Biological Sciences 28: 89-108
Pavón-Vázquez, C.J., Esquerré, D., Fitch, A.J., Maryan, B., Doughty, P., Donnellan, S.C. & Keogh, S.J. 2022. Between a rock and a dry place: phylogenomics, biogeography, and systematics of ridge-tailed monitors (Squamata: Varanidae: Varanus acanthurus complex). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 173(107516): 1-19 (V. storri treated as monotypic with V. storri ocreatus raised to species)
Peters, U. 1973. A contribution to the ecology of Varanus (Odatria) storri. Koolewong 2: 12-13
Sprackland, R.G. 1980. Some notes on Storr's dwarf spiny-tailed monitor. Kansas Herpetological Society Newsletter 40: 7-9
Storr, G.M. 1966. Rediscovery and taxonomic status of the Australian lizard, Varanus primordius. Copeia 1966: 583-584
Storr, G.M. 1980. The monitor lizards (genus Varanus Merrem, 1820) of Western Australia. Records of the Western Australian Museum 8: 237-293 (taxonomy)
Wilson, S. & Swan, G. 2003. A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Australia : Holland 448 pp. [348] (distribution)
Common Name References
Clayton, M., Wombey, J.C., Mason, I.J., Chesser, R.T. & Wells, A. 2006. CSIRO List of Australian Vertebrates: A Reference with Conservation Status. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing iv 162 pp. [40] (Storr's Monitor)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | LACERTILIA | 25-Nov-2022 | MODIFIED | |
| 07-Feb-2024 | 16-Aug-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |