Komodo Dragon vs Small Kidney Fern
Varanus komodoensis compared with Dryopteris napoleonis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Komodo Dragon | Small Kidney Fern |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Reptilia (Reptiles) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) |
| Family | Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Varanus (Monitor Lizards) | Dryopteris |
| Species | Varanus komodoensis | Dryopteris napoleonis |
Conservation Status
Komodo Dragon
EN — EndangeredPopulation: ~3.5K
Trend: Stable →
Small Kidney Fern
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Komodo Dragon | Small Kidney Fern |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Small Kidney Fern
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Komodo Dragon
The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard. It is found only on a few Indonesian islands.
Small Kidney Fern
No description available.
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