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Black-Throated Monitor vs Savannah Monitor

How does the Black-Throated Monitor compare to the Savannah 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.

Black-Throated Monitor
Savannah Monitor

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Black-Throated Monitor
Savannah Monitor
Scientific name
Varanus albigularis microstictus
Varanus exanthematicus
Classification
Reptile
Reptile
Family
Varanidae
Varanidae
Habitat
Savanna and woodland regions of Tanzania
Savanna and grassland
Diet
Carnivore
Carnivore
Conservation status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Lifespan
15-20 years
8-15 years
Weight
15-23 kg
1.0-6.0 kg

Black-Throated Monitor vs Savannah Monitor: who would win?

Black-Throated Monitor

Black-Throated Monitor

15-23 kg

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Savannah Monitor

Savannah Monitor

1.0-6.0 kg

Black-Throated Monitor wins high confidence

Black-Throated Monitor is substantially heavier (15-23 kg vs 1.0-6.0 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: Savanna and woodland regions of Tanzania vs Savanna and grassland.
  • Weight: 15-23 kg vs 1.0-6.0 kg.

Black-Throated Monitor vs Savannah Monitor: FAQ

Who would win in a fight, a Black-Throated Monitor or a Savannah Monitor?

Black-Throated Monitor wins. Black-Throated Monitor is substantially heavier (15-23 kg vs 1.0-6.0 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 Black-Throated Monitor and a Savannah Monitor?

Black-Throated Monitor and Savannah Monitor differ in several ways — habitat: savanna and woodland regions of tanzania vs savanna and grassland. weight: 15-23 kg vs 1.0-6.0 kg.

Do Black-Throated Monitor and Savannah Monitor live in the same habitat?

No — Black-Throated Monitor lives in savanna and woodland regions of tanzania, while Savannah Monitor is found in savanna and grassland.

What do Black-Throated Monitor and Savannah Monitor eat?

Both Black-Throated Monitor and Savannah Monitor have a carnivore diet.

Which is more endangered, the Black-Throated Monitor or the Savannah Monitor?

Black-Throated Monitor is listed as Least Concern, while Savannah Monitor is listed as Least Concern.

How big are Black-Throated Monitor and Savannah Monitor?

Black-Throated Monitor weighs around 15-23 kg, while Savannah Monitor weighs around 1.0-6.0 kg.

Black-Throated Monitor

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