Komodo Dragon vs

Varanus komodoensis compared with Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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) Staphylococcales
Family Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Varanus (Monitor Lizards) Staphylococcus
Species Varanus komodoensis Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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。

Staphylococcus saprophyticus は若い女性における尿路感染症の一般的な原因として知られるコアグラーゼ陰性グラム陽性球菌である。細胞の特徴的な集落を形成し、ヒトと動物の皮膚、粘膜、尿道周囲部位に生息する。この日和見病原体は通常の状態では共生するが、尿路を集落化することがある。

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