lace monitor; lace goanna
A large carnivorous monitor lizard (Varanus varius) native to eastern Australia. Also called レースモニター.
See also: レースモニター
The lace monitor is a large carnivorous lizard that inhabits eastern Australia.
I saw a lace monitor at the zoo.
Kanji-katakana hybrid spelling; the katakana part レース is from English 'lace', and 大蜥蜴 means 'large lizard'.
All-katakana spelling, common in biological contexts.
From English 'lace' (referring to the lace-like pattern on its skin) and Japanese 大蜥蜴 (large lizard).