What is another word for monitor lizard?
Pronunciation: [mˈɒnɪtə lˈɪzəd] (IPA) 
The monitor lizard is a common name for a group of reptiles within the family Varanidae. The word monitor is derived from the Latin word "monere" meaning to warn or advise and refers to their ability to monitor their surroundings. However, this family of reptiles is known by various other names. Depending on the species and location, they may be called goannas, water monitors, tree monitors, or rock monitors. In some parts of the world, they are also known as komodo dragons, although this name is specific to the species found in Indonesia. Regardless of the name, monitor lizards are formidable predators with distinctive features that set them apart from other reptiles.
