Varanus auffenbergi  

Auffenberg’s monitor

 

DISTRIBUTION: Indonesia (for detailed distribution data, see Auliya & Koch 2020)

RED LIST STATUS: Endangered (EN) in 2019

CITES: Appendix II

NATIONAL PROTECTION: Nationally protected according to the Regulation of the Minister of Environment & Forestry of the Republic Indonesia, http://ksdae.menlhk.go.id/assets/news/peraturan/P.20_Jenis_TSL_.pdf

THREATS: Removal of wild animals for pet ownership and the expansion of agricultural land

RESEARCH NEEDS: Assess current distribution pattern and potential threats; conduct population density surveys; create awareness campaigns in local communites; investigate the efficacy of national protection measures; examine offtake levels for trade purposes (national/international) and national captive breeding efforts at governmental registered facilities; evaluate the implementation of a monitoring program and adaptive management plan

CURRENT PROJECTS: Not known at present