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Bar-necked Rock Monitor vs Black-Throated Monitor

How does the Bar-necked Rock Monitor compare to the Black-Throated Monitor? They are both members of the Varanidae family. Below we put their classification, habitat, diet, size, and conservation status side by side — and settle who would win in a fight.

Bar-necked Rock Monitor
Black-Throated Monitor

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Bar-necked Rock Monitor
Black-Throated Monitor
Scientific name
Varanus albigularis angolensis
Varanus albigularis microstictus
Classification
Reptile
Reptile
Family
Varanidae
Varanidae
Habitat
Rocky savanna and woodland
Savanna and woodland regions of Tanzania
Diet
Carnivore
Carnivore
Conservation status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Lifespan
10-15 years
15-20 years
Weight
5-17 kg
15-23 kg

Bar-necked Rock Monitor vs Black-Throated Monitor: who would win?

Bar-necked Rock Monitor

Bar-necked Rock Monitor

5-17 kg

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Black-Throated Monitor

Black-Throated Monitor

15-23 kg

Black-Throated Monitor wins moderate confidence

Black-Throated Monitor is substantially heavier (15-23 kg vs 5-17 kg). In a physical confrontation that size and power advantage is usually decisive. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.

Similarities

  • Both are reptiles.
  • Both belong to the Varanidae family.
  • Both have a carnivore diet.
  • Both are listed as Least Concern.

Differences

  • Habitat: Rocky savanna and woodland vs Savanna and woodland regions of Tanzania.
  • Weight: 5-17 kg vs 15-23 kg.

Bar-necked Rock Monitor vs Black-Throated Monitor: FAQ

Who would win in a fight, a Bar-necked Rock Monitor or a Black-Throated Monitor?

Black-Throated Monitor wins. Black-Throated Monitor is substantially heavier (15-23 kg vs 5-17 kg). In a physical confrontation that size and power advantage is usually decisive. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.

What is the difference between a Bar-necked Rock Monitor and a Black-Throated Monitor?

Bar-necked Rock Monitor and Black-Throated Monitor differ in several ways — habitat: rocky savanna and woodland vs savanna and woodland regions of tanzania. weight: 5-17 kg vs 15-23 kg.

Do Bar-necked Rock Monitor and Black-Throated Monitor live in the same habitat?

No — Bar-necked Rock Monitor lives in rocky savanna and woodland, while Black-Throated Monitor is found in savanna and woodland regions of tanzania.

What do Bar-necked Rock Monitor and Black-Throated Monitor eat?

Both Bar-necked Rock Monitor and Black-Throated Monitor have a carnivore diet.

Which is more endangered, the Bar-necked Rock Monitor or the Black-Throated Monitor?

Bar-necked Rock Monitor is listed as Least Concern, while Black-Throated Monitor is listed as Least Concern.

How big are Bar-necked Rock Monitor and Black-Throated Monitor?

Bar-necked Rock Monitor weighs around 5-17 kg, while Black-Throated Monitor weighs around 15-23 kg.

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