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Where to observe and photograph the dumeril's monitor in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the dumeril's monitor in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the dumeril's monitor’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Dumeril's monitor
Scientific name: Varanus dumerilii
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: VARANIDAE
Group: Reptiles
Sensitivity to human approach: Very shy
Minimum approach distance: 10 m
Reproduction period: February to March
Incubation: 50–60 jours
Births: February to March
Habitat:
Humid forests and mangrove swamps
Activity period :
Active during the day when temperatures are favorable, often seen basking in the sun.
Identification and description:
This semi-aquatic varanid lizard can reach 1.2 m in length, with a robust dark brown body marked by yellow crossbars. It inhabits humid forests and mangrove swamps of Southeast Asia, feeding mainly on crabs, molluscs and small vertebrates. During breeding, females dig burrows to lay clutches of 4–23 eggs.
Recommended lens:
300 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Approach quietly along riverbanks or forest clearings, concealed behind vegetation. Shoot at dawn or dusk for raking light on its textured skin, using a fast shutter speed to freeze sudden movements as it hunts crabs.
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