dumb question

[snakeman92]

what is the Odatria subgenus monitor and where can i find care sheets on them and some of the drawf monitors
thanks

[NiagaraReptiles]

Odatria is the subgenus that all Dwarf Monitors are classed under in thier scientific classification.

example;

<u><b>Yellow Ackie</b></u> (<i>Varanus acanthurus brachyurus</i>)
<b>Genus</b> - Varanus
&nbsp;&nbsp;<b><i>Subgenus</i></b> - Odatria
<b>Species</b> - acanthurus
&nbsp;&nbsp;<b><i>Subspecies</i></b> - brachyurus

As for care, read the Captive FAQ at Varanus.net.

Best wishes,

[Jeff_Favelle]

When is the sub-genus ever used in classification??

[NiagaraReptiles]

Not too often, as far as I know.

Honestly I don't and will probably never understand why some Varanids are classed the way they are only to be re-evaluated by someone else with a different opinion some time down the road.

I'm really not sure to what spec's Varanids had to meet to fall under the Odatria subgenus, but it only covers 'Dwarfs'. There are 3 or 4 subgenus that various monitors are classed under. Again, I know nothing more about it than that.

That's why I'm a keeper and not a bookworm :)

[Jeff_Favelle]

Ha ha, you and me both man!

:D