Komodo Dragon vs
Varanus komodoensis compared with Micarea lignaria
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Komodo Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Reptilia (Reptiles) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) | Byssolomataceae |
| Genus | Varanus (Monitor Lizards) | Micarea |
| Species | Varanus komodoensis | Micarea lignaria |
Conservation Status
Komodo Dragon
EN — EndangeredPopulation: ~3.5K
Trend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Komodo Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 30 years | — |
| Average Length | 2.6 m | — |
| Average Weight | 70.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Komodo Dragon
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Indonesia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Komodo Dragon
The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard. It is found only on a few Indonesian islands.
Micarea lignaria is a small crustose lichen with granular thallus and tiny grey-green apothecia, adapted to wood and bark substrates. It grows on bare acidic bark, wood, and sometimes peat in temperate and boreal forest environments. This photosynthetic lichen obtains energy through its algal partner and contributes to wood surface colonization.
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