>>Hi Michael. You were mentioning that the Varanus salvator complex is about to be split up. Can you be specific about which subspecies are to be elevated to species status. Thanks, Wayne.>>

Hello Wayne,
Actually, the work involves creating a Varanus salvator Complex. The work is not finish. This is an extremely large and diverse group of monitors. Their range is very large. We are talking about a group of monitors that has morphs that have yet to be formerly classified (i.e. Sulphur Water Monitor).
Here are some variations within this country:

(Chao Phraya River Basin- Nakhon Pathom)

(Eastern/Northeastern Thai Rainforest- Nakhon Ratchasima)

(North Central Arid Region- Saraburi)

(Varanus salvator komaini (NUTAPHAND 1987)- soon to be just V. s. salvator- Southern Thailand- Satun)

When the work is finished, I will post the reference on this forum.

Cheers,
Michael

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