IndonesiaEndemic to Indonesia, the Komodo Dragon is a carnivore species inhabiting islands, grasslands habitats. Weighing Up to 90 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Komodo Dragon | Carnivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 90 kg | 90 kg | — 0% |
| Height | 300 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 20 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Komodo Dragon inhabits islands, grasslands habitats. It can be found in Indonesia.
Typical coloring: Grey.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Komodo Dragon is a solitary species belonging to the Varanidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
VU The Komodo Dragon is classified as Vulnerable. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 11 carnivore reptiles, the Komodo Dragon’s weight of Up to 90 kg is comparable to the group median of 90 kg.
Weight rank: #15 of 34 Vulnerable species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sperm Whale | Up to 57000 kg | VU |
| 2 | African Elephant | 2700–6000 kg | VU |
| 3 | Great White Shark | Up to 2268 kg | VU |
| 4 | Hippopotamus | 1300–3200 kg | VU |
| 5 | Gaur | 600–1300 kg | VU |
Related Species
How much does a Komodo Dragon weigh?
A Komodo Dragon typically weighs Up to 90 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 90 kg among carnivore reptiles.
What is the conservation status of the Komodo Dragon?
The Komodo Dragon is classified as “Vulnerable”. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Komodo Dragon live?
The Komodo Dragon is found in Indonesia, in islands, grasslands habitats.
How does the Komodo Dragon reproduce?
The Komodo Dragon has a gestation period of 7–8 months and typically produces 20-25 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026