Megalania

Translingual Proper noun †1 mul obsolete genus family Varanidae an extinct giant monitor lizard that inhabited Australia during the Pleistocene Usage notes This genus is considered invalid as the sole species (†Megalania prisca species) is now classified as †Varanus priscus species. Though, Megalania is still used as a common name. Hyponyms genus †Megalania prisca species (=†Varanus priscus species) sole species mul Taxonomic names (obsolete)