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Varanus jobiensis
As recorded: Varanus jobiensis Ahl, 1932
Animalia › Chordata › Squamata › Varanidae
- Collected by
- A Allison
- Collector number
- Collector Number: AA 22050
- Identified by
- A Allison
- Record type
- Preserved specimen
Varanus jobiensis observed alive
Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 37 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-09-21.
2026-09-21
Kabupaten Sorong, West Papua, ID
(c) netfish, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-08-14
Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua, Indonesia
(c) Joachim Bertrands, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-07-24
Minggre, Menyambaouw, Arfak Mountains Regency, West Papua, Indonesia
(c) Jackson Frost, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-07-18
Wailebet, Selat Sagawin, Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua, Indonesia
(c) rajaampatherping, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-07-03
Malagufuk, Kec. Makbon, Kabupaten Sorong, Papua Barat Daya 98471, Indonesia
(c) afahawkins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-03-21
Rigo Coastal Rural LLG, Central Province, Papua New Guinea
(c) johnpaulhouston, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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Cite this specimen
Varanus jobiensis. BPBM 42841. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 1090227748. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/herp/42841.
Record sources
- GBIF occurrence 1090227748 ↗
- Data license: CC0
- Last harvested October 26, 2026