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Definition of crocodile monitor

crocodile monitor

Plural:crocodile monitors
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1

A large, slender arboreal monitor lizard (Varanus salvadorii) endemic to New Guinea, distinguished by its exceptionally long tail, blunt snout, and status as the longest lizard species in the world.

Example

"While exploring the dense forest canopy of Papua New Guinea, the biologists successfully photographed a massive crocodile monitor basking on a high branch."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the Komodo dragon; while the Komodo dragon is heavier, the crocodile monitor is recognized as the longest lizard in the world due to its extraordinarily long tail.

• Nearby Words

crockett
crockpot
crocodile
crocodile monitor
crocodile skink
crocodile tegu
crocodilian

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crocodile monitor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crocodile-monitor
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