This photo was taken in Cat Tien NP on 25th January 2024. I am wondering if it is possible to tell if it is an Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) or a Clouded Monitor (Varanus nebulosus). It is very high up in a tree on the banks of the river and looks very comfortable there. I understand the Clouded Monitor is an excellent tree climber but quite rare whilst the Asian Water Monitor is much more abundant but, as I understand it, only climbs trees for refuge.
Thanks for any assistance.
Thanks for any assistance.