Komodo Dragon vs

Varanus komodoensis compared with Staphylococcus arlettae

Key Differences

  • Komodo Dragon is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Komodo Dragon
Kingdom Animalia (동물) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (척삭동물) Firmicutes (후벽균)
Class Reptilia (파충류) Bacilli (바킬루스강)
Order Squamata (뱀목) Staphylococcales
Family Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Varanus (Monitor Lizards) Staphylococcus
Species Varanus komodoensis Staphylococcus arlettae

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

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

Staphylococcus arlettae는 포도송이 형태의 집락을 형성하는 응고효소 음성 그람 양성 구균이다. 가금류와 염소를 포함한 가축의 피부 표면에서 분리되었다. 이 공생 세균은 포유류와 조류의 피부 및 점막 표면에 서식하며, 질병을 일으키는 경우는 드물지만 간혹 임상 검체에서 발견된다.

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