I think they're one of the most underrated lizards in Australia. Because they are so common on the east coast, people here take them for granted. People in SW WA would be delighted to have such a large, spectacular and conspicuous lizard as part of their local herpetofauna. Here in Port Macquarie, in tidal creeks in the town itself, you can see at least a dozen in a morning's walk. The large males in particular are simply spectacular.
Jamie