Komodo dragon - Wikipedia
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), 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.
Komodo dragon | Venom, Size, Bite, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月11日 · Komodo dragon, (Varanus komodoensis), largest extant lizard species. The dragon is a monitor lizard of the family Varanidae. It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia .
Komodo dragon - Smithsonian's National Zoo
The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard in the world. These wild dragons typically weigh about 154 pounds (70 kilograms), but the largest verified specimen reached a length of 10.3 feet (3.13 meters) and weighed 366 pounds (166 kilograms).
List of largest extant lizards - Wikipedia
The Komodo dragon is the largest extant lizard with a maximum known mass of more 80 kg (176.3 lb), also perhaps the heaviest squamate The Komodo dragon ( Varanus komodoensis ) is the largest living lizard in the world, with an average mass in 70 kg (150 lb) and 25 kg (55 lb) for males and females respectively. [ 179 ]
Komodo dragon, facts and photos - National Geographic
Reaching up to 10 feet in length and more than 300 pounds, Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth. They have long, flat heads with rounded snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs, and huge,...
Komodo Dragon - National Geographic Kids
Komodo dragons are the biggest and heaviest lizards on Earth. Full-grown adults can reach 10 feet (3 meters) long and weigh more than 300 pounds (140 kilograms)! Most weigh about 150 pounds...
The Biggest Komodo Dragon Ever Recorded - American Oceans
The Komodo dragon holds the title of the largest living lizard species, showcasing a remarkable physique that’s both intimidating and uniquely adapted to its environment. Notable for its size and power, the anatomy of the largest Komodo dragon ever recorded offers insights into the species’ ability to dominate its habitat.
Komodo Dragon | Largest Heaviest Lizard | Monitor Lizards
Weighing up to 166 kg (366 lb.) and measuring up to 3 m (10 ft.) long, the Komodo dragon is the world’s largest and heaviest lizard. It has a deadly bite with a mouth full of serrated teeth, venom, and bacteria.
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2017年7月25日 · The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard species on Earth. Large males weigh up to around 90 kg (198 lb.), and are around 2 m (6.56 ft.) in length. Females are smaller, reaching weights of around 50 kg (110 lb.). Other than size there is very little outward difference between the sexes. The largest recorded Komodo dragon was 3.13 m (10.3 ...
Komodo Dragon Facts - ThoughtCo
2019年10月9日 · The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest lizard on the face of the Earth today. An ancient species of reptile, it first appeared on the planet more than 100 million years ago—though it was not known to Western science until 1912.