Komodo Dragon vs Pale Clouded Yellow
Varanus komodoensis compared with Colias hyale
Key Differences
- Komodo Dragon is Endangered while Pale Clouded Yellow is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Komodo Dragon | Pale Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Reptilia (Reptiles) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) | Pieridae |
| Genus | Varanus (Monitor Lizards) | Colias |
| Species | Varanus komodoensis | Colias hyale |
Evolutionary Relationship
Komodo Dragon and Pale Clouded Yellow share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Komodo Dragon
EN — EndangeredPopulation: ~3.5K
Trend: Stable →
Pale Clouded Yellow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Komodo Dragon | Pale Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Pale Clouded Yellow
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (35 countries).
Komodo Dragon
The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard. It is found only on a few Indonesian islands.
Pale Clouded Yellow
Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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