The Timor monitor is a small species of monitor lizard that grows to a maximum length of around 2 feet. While this is large in comparison to other lizards such as geckos, it is actually quite small for a monitor.

The background colour of the lizard can vary from almost black to grey or to a very dark greenish colour.

They have bright yellow spots running along their back and sides. The spots on the sides of the lizards usually appear duller than the ones on their back.

These spots are small and heavily concentrated, giving the Timor monitor a speckled appearance.

They have a very long prehensile tail that can account for up to two-thirds of the lizard’s length.