The Edge · EN Endangered
Komodo Dragon
Varanus komodoensis
The largest lizard on Earth, uplisted to Endangered in 2021 as rising seas threaten the few islands it rules.
EN · Endangered
Overview
The largest lizard on Earth, uplisted to Endangered in 2021 as rising seas threaten the few islands it rules.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | <1,400 adults |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2021 |
| Class / Order | Reptilia · Squamata |
| Family | Varanidae |
| Range | Indonesia |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Delivers venom through glands in its lower jaw.
- Can detect carrion several kilometres away with its forked tongue.
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