The rock monitor is a species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa, where, on average it is the largest lizard found on the continent. It is called leguaan or likkewaan in some areas.
Rock monitor
Monitor lizards are lizards in the genus Varanus, the only extant genus in the family Varanidae. They are native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, and one species is also found in the Americas as an invasive species. About 80 species are recognized.
Monitor lizard
Injured Bengal monitor being nursed at the Lok Biradari Prakalp in India
The giant extinct megalania (Varanus priscus)
Bengal monitor (V. bengalensis) with green iguana (Iguana iguana)