Megalania

†Megalania

1. (obsolete) A taxonomic genus within the family Varanidae – an extinct giant monitor lizard that inhabited Australia during the Pleistocene.

• This genus is considered invalid as the sole species (†Megalania prisca) is now classified as †Varanus priscus. Though, Megalania is still used as a common name.

• (genus): †Megalania prisca (=†Varanus priscus) – sole species