Finsch's monitor is of Least Concern as evaluated by the IUCN.Bennett D, Sweet SS (2010). "Varanus finschi ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T178027A7486763.en. Accessed on 12 March 2023.
