Komodo Dragon vs

Varanus komodoensis compared with Marasmius torquescens

Key Differences

  • Komodo Dragon is Endangered while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Komodo Dragon
Kingdom Animalia (動物) Fungi (菌界)
Phylum Chordata (脊索動物) Basidiomycota (担子菌門)
Class Reptilia (爬虫類) Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)
Order Squamata (有鱗目) Agaricales (ハラタケ目)
Family Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) Marasmiaceae
Genus Varanus (Monitor Lizards) Marasmius
Species Varanus komodoensis Marasmius torquescens

Conservation Status

Komodo Dragon

EN — Endangered

Population: ~3.5K

Trend: Stable →

LC — Least Concern

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

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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。

Marasmius torquescens はMarasmiaceae科に属する小型の腐生ハラタケで軽度懸念種(LC)と評価される。乾燥後に水分を与えると蘇生できる丈夫で針金状の柄を持つ子実体を形成し、これはこの属の特徴的な形質である。林内環境の腐敗した落葉や木質残骸上に生育する。

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