Conservation status

Varanus macraei is listed in Appendix II of the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). This means that international trade in this species is regulated and that trade is only permitted with a permit to ensure that it is sustainable and not harmful to the species. The conservation status of Varanus macraei as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List underscores the need to implement measures to protect this species and its habitat in order to ensure its survival.

 

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19.08.2025