Komodo Dragon Classification. The komodo dragon is classified under the phylum of chordata because it possess a notochord bilateral symmetry, segmented body and a tail extending beyond it's anus. "Komodo Dragon". The Komodo Dragon is a member of the scientific Family grouping known as Varanidae.
The animals are properly known as Komodo lizards.
The Varanidae Family is further divided into its only living Genus (Genus is a smaller scientific grouping.
Komodo dragons are large monitor lizards indigenous to Indonesia. Komodo dragons are the biggest and heaviest lizards on Earth. Komodo Dragon Description, Behavior, Feeding, Reproduction, Komodo Dragon threats The base color of the Komodo Dragon is a grayish color or light tan.