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Komodo Dragon
Varanus komodoensis
Also known as: Komodo dragon • Komodo Island monitor • Komodo Monitor
Kingdom: Animalia• Family: Varanidae• Order: Squamata
The Komodo dragon, also known as the Komodo monitor, is a large reptile of the monitor lizard family Varanidae that is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Dasami, and Gili Motang. The largest extant population lives within the Komodo National Park in Eastern Indonesia. It is the largest extant species of lizard, with the males growing to a maximum length of 3 m (10 ft) and weighing up to 150 kg (330 lb).
🛡️ Conservation Status
endangered
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Quick Facts
Common Names:
Komodo Dragon, Komodo dragon, Komodo Island monitor, Komodo Monitor, Ora, Komodo
Class:
Reptilia
Conservation Status:
endangered
Data Completeness:
100%
Data Sources
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References
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Distribution Statistics
10
Observations
8
Countries
Top Locations
Nusa Tenggara Timur, ID
1
Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara, ID
1
Manggarai, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
1
West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
1
Komodo Island, Komodo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
1
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First: 6/15/2013 · Latest: 8/1/2024
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