Komodo Dragon Conservation. But, the Komodo dragon is not. Dragons bite down with serrated teeth and pull back.
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Varanidae Genus: Varanus Scientific Name: Varanus komodoensis. Komodo dragons are large Indonesian lizards famous for their voracious appetite. The Komodo dragon, or komodo monitor lizard, is thought to be the source of Chinese legends of The Komodo dragon occurs only on Komodo and its few smaller outlying islands north of Australia.
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo monitor, is a large species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar.
The Komodo Dragon is believed to be the most aggressive type of Lizard in the world.
Description Reviews Details Gallery Related Programs. These imposing reptiles sport a venom-laden mouth, a set of sharp teeth, and a keen sense of smell. The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard in the world.