spiny-tailed monitor (varanus acanthurus) is an australian species of lizard.

spiny-tailed monitor varanus acanthurus ridge-tailed ackies dwarf australian species lizard belonging genus lizards lizard reptile animal nature wildlife wild macro rock eye closeup animals close-up skin monitor acanthurus ackie varanus dark brown cream spots scales rocky range outcrop pet trade diurnal solitary ground-dwellers rock slab boulder hunting varied diet portrait predator carnivore exotic herpetology cold blooded small rounded body pointed nostril yellow circles selective focus soft copy space text bokeh background