Komodo Dragon vs

Varanus komodoensis compared with Lysinibacillus acetophenoni

Key Differences

  • Komodo Dragon is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Komodo Dragon
Kingdom Animalia (動物) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (脊索動物) Firmicutes (フィルミクテス門)
Class Reptilia (爬虫類) Bacilli (バシラス綱)
Order Squamata (有鱗目) Bacillales_A
Family Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) Planococcaceae
Genus Varanus (Monitor Lizards) Lysinibacillus
Species Varanus komodoensis Lysinibacillus acetophenoni

Conservation Status

Komodo Dragon

EN — Endangered

Population: ~3.5K

Trend: Stable →

NE — Not Evaluated

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

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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Komodo Dragon

コモドオオトカゲ(Varanus komodoensis)は現存する最大のトカゲである。インドネシアのいくつかの島にのみ生息している。

Lysinibacillus acetophononiはPlanococcaceae科に属するグラム陽性芽胞形成細菌で、アセトフェノンを炭素源として代謝できる。工業的または汚染された土壌環境から分離されており、芳香族有機化合物の分解のための酵素経路を保有する。Lysinibacillus属は細胞壁の独特なジアミノ酸組成によってBacillusと区別される。

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