Komodo Dragon vs Kodok-wayang Mandailing

Varanus komodoensis compared with Sigalegalephrynus mandailinguensis

Key Differences

• Komodo Dragon is Endangered while Kodok-wayang Mandailing is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Komodo Dragon	Kodok-wayang Mandailing
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptil)	Amphibia (Amfibia)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Varanidae (Monitor Lizards)	Bufonidae
Genus	Varanus (Monitor Lizards)	Sigalegalephrynus
Species	Varanus komodoensis	Sigalegalephrynus mandailinguensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Komodo Dragon and Kodok-wayang Mandailing share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Komodo Dragon

EN — Endangered

Population: ~3.5K

Trend: Stable →

Kodok-wayang Mandailing

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Komodo Dragon	Kodok-wayang Mandailing
Diet	Carnivore	—
Average Lifespan	30 years	—
Average Length	2.6 m	—
Average Weight	70.0 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Komodo Dragon

Habitat

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.

Range

Found in Indonesia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Kodok-wayang Mandailing

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Komodo Dragon

The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard. It is found only on a few Indonesian islands.