What is another word for varanidae?
Pronunciation: [vˈaɹɐnˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Varanidae is the scientific name for a family of lizards commonly known as monitor lizards. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with Varanidae. Some of these synonyms include Varanus, Lanthanotus, Saniwa, and Megalania. Varanus is the most commonly used synonym and refers specifically to the genus of monitor lizards within the Varanidae family. Lanthanotus, on the other hand, is a genus of monitor lizards with only one known species. Saniwa and Megalania are also extinct genera of monitor lizards that belonged to the Varanidae family. Regardless of the synonym used, this family of lizards is renowned for their impressive size, powerful jaws, and unique hunting abilities.
