Komodo Dragon vs
Varanus komodoensis compared with Xylaria corniformis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Komodo Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Reptilia (reptil) | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) |
| Order | Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) | Xylariales (Xylariales) |
| Family | Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) | Xylariaceae |
| Genus | Varanus (Monitor Lizards) | Xylaria |
| Species | Varanus komodoensis | Xylaria corniformis |
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.
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 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Komodo Dragon
El dragón de Komodo es el lagarto viviente más grande. Se encuentra únicamente en unas pocas islas indonesias.
Xylaria corniformis es un ascomiceto carbonáceo en forma de maza que produce estrómalos negros, firmes, en forma de cuerno o asta de ciervo, sobre madera en descomposición en hábitats forestales tropicales y subtropicales. Es un descomponedor saprotrófico de la madera que contribuye a la degradación de la lignocelulosa en los ecosistemas forestales. Clasificado como En Peligro, las amenazas incluyen la deforestación tropical y la pérdida de hábitats de bosque antiguo.
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