Varanus macraei
Blue tree monitor
DISTRIBUTION: Batanta Island, Raja Ampat group, West Papua, Indonesia (for detailed distribution data, see Auliya & Koch 2020)
RED LIST STATUS: Endangered in 2017
CITES: Appendix II
NATIONAL PROTECTION: No National Protection
THREATS: Frequent collection for the pet trade and the widespread destruction of forested habitats on Batanta
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
Adult wild Varanus macraei, Batanta Isl., Indonesia © Chris Applin