Komodo Dragon
Komodo dragon is a species of large lizard found in many Indonesian islands. It is the world’s largest living lizard. The species is solitary barring the mating season.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Family | Varanidae |
Genus | Varanus |
Scientific Name | Varanus komodoensis |
Other Names | Komodo monitor |
Size | Up to 3 m (10 ft) |
Weight | Up to around 70 kg (150 lbs) |
Color | Grayish brown |
Distribution | Indonesia |
Habitat | Tropical savanna forests, open woodlands, scrubby hillsides |
Diet | Carrion, deer, water buffalo, wild pigs |
Breeding Season | May to August |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | Around 20 eggs |
Incubation Period | 7 to 8 months |
Reproductive Age | Around 8 to 9 years of age |
Average Lifespan | Up to 30 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |