Komodo Dragon vs

Varanus komodoensis compared with Mycena fagetorum

Key Differences

  • Komodo Dragon is Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Komodo Dragon
Kingdom Animalia (동물) Fungi (균계)
Phylum Chordata (척삭동물) Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class Reptilia (파충류) Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order Squamata (뱀목) Agaricales (주름버섯목)
Family Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) Mycenaceae
Genus Varanus (Monitor Lizards) Mycena
Species Varanus komodoensis Mycena fagetorum

Conservation Status

Komodo Dragon

EN — Endangered

Population: ~3.5K

Trend: Stable →

NT — Near Threatened

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. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Komodo Dragon

코모도왕도마뱀(Varanus komodoensis)은 현존하는 가장 큰 도마뱀이다. 인도네시아의 몇몇 섬에서만 서식한다.

Mycena fagetorum은 Mycenaceae과에 속하는 작고 섬세한 주름버섯류 균류로, 준위협(NT)으로 평가된다. 성숙한 너도밤나무 삼림 서식지에서 썩어가는 너도밤나무(Fagus) 낙엽과 목질 잔해 위에 자란다. 준위협 지위는 벌목과 토지 전용으로 감소한 교란되지 않은 너도밤나무 삼림 생태계에 대한 의존성을 반영한다.

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