Earless Monitor Lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis), family Lanthanotidae, endemic to Borneo
ENDANGERED.
- Semi-aquatic.
- Closely related to the true monitor lizard in the family Varanidae.
- The only member of its family.
- They do have inner ears, and are capable of hearing, despite the lack of ear openings and tympana.
photograph by Reptiles4all













