domed skull

with a stout jaw and small teeth

probablemente en un rango aproximado de 5–8 toneladas según el individuo y la reconstrucción utilizada

although evidence of structured social behavior remains debated

Varanus priscus Prenocephale domed skullVaranus priscus, traditionally known as Megalania, was the largest known terrestrial lizard and one of the most formidable predators of Australias Pleistocene megafauna. Although the name Megalania prisca was used for many years, modern taxonomic revisions generally place the species within the genus Varanus, the same group that includes living monitor lizards such as the Komodo dragon and the Australian perentie. The specific name priscus refers to