A Lace Monitor or, more commonly refered to as a goana Varanus varius
Reason
sharp, clear, informative. The detail in the scales is very good and it is a Featured Picture on Commons
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Varanus varius
Creator
--Benjamint444 04:12, 21 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted MER-C 09:22, 27 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]