Earless Monitor Lizard! | Fairly Odd Facts

Borneo earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis) is a rare semi aquatic reptile from Borneo known for its dragon like appearance armored skin and reclusive nocturnal habits. Despite lacking external ear openings it can hear and it possesses venom glands though its bite is considered weak. These lizards are threatened by habitat loss. #borneoearlessmonitor #lanthanotusborneensis #reptile #lizard #trending | JTK Reptiles

Earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis) is a semi aquatic reptile native to Borneo that lacks external ear openings but can still hear. It has a long, slender body short limbs and a prehensile tail. These reclusive lizards are known for their brown armored skin and are considered endangered due to habitat loss. One of the rarest monitor lizard. #earless #monitor #lizard #reptile #lanthanotusborneensis #rare #exotic #pet #endangered #animals #fyp #trending #viral #reels #video #view #foll

Earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis) is a rare semi aquatic reptile native to Borneo, known for its elusive nature and unique characteristics. It is the only living species in its family related to true monitor lizards, and is distinguished by its lack of external ear openings. These nocturnal lizards are endangered due to habitat loss from palm oil expansion. #earless #monitor #lizard #lanthanotusborneensis #rare #reptile #exotic #semiaquatic #endangered #nocturnal #fyp #trending #vi

Borneo earless monitor (Lanthanotus borneensis) is a rare semi aquatic reptile from Borneo known for its dragon like appearance lack of external ears and nocturnal habits making it a “holy grail” for reptile enthusiasts. It’s the sole member of its family (Lanthanotidae) eats worms, crustaceans, and fish, and is threatened by habitat loss. They are available in he shop and hoping to be at @reptilesupershow on January 10th & 11th 2026. Thanks to @unlimitedexoticss for the 2 baby he produced. #bor