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Nile Monitor

Nile Monitor

Varanus niloticus

Conservation statusLeast concern
Barrier grade2
Minimum height0.5 m
Revealed2026-08-25
Biome
SavannahWetlands
Continent
Africa

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Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) is a terrestrial habitat animal in Planet Zoo 2, listed for the Savannah and Wetlands biomes and native to Africa. Its IUCN category in the Zoopedia is "Least concern", and it ships with the base game.

Males reach about 2.1 m in length and 8 kg; females about 1.9 m and 8 kg. Use these figures when sizing viewing areas and shelters before the full habitat requirements are confirmed at launch.

For barriers, the Zoopedia export lists grade 2 with a minimum height of 0.5 m. Water barriers are not accepted for this species. Mixing it with other species means taking the highest grade and height among them; the barrier planner does that for you.

Barrier requirements

2
Minimum height
0.5 m
Climb-proof needed
No
Water barrier allowed
No

Size & weight

Length · Male
2.1 m
Length · Female
1.9 m
Weight · Male
8 kg
Weight · Female
8 kg

Taxonomy

Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Varanidae
Genus
Varanus

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