Komodo Dragon

The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard, native to a small island range in Indonesia, and famous for its size, power, and apex-predator role.

• Ambush-oriented predator with strong burst capability
• Territorial movement patterns around feeding and basking zones
• Uses environmental heat for daily activity rhythm

Habitat: Dry tropical savannah, monsoon forest edges, and coastal scrub environments with prey access.

Native range: Limited island distribution in eastern Indonesia, especially Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and nearby islands.

Komodo dragons are carnivores that eat large prey, carrion, and smaller animals they can overpower. They are opportunistic feeders built for ambush and heavy meat consumption.

• Deer, wild pigs, and other sizable vertebrates
• Carrion from dead animals
• Eggs, smaller reptiles, and juvenile mammals when available

Diet shifts with age and body size, with younger dragons taking smaller prey and adults handling much larger meals.

Rarity: Rare · 82/100. The species has a restricted native range and relies on stable island ecosystems, making population resilience sensitive to habitat and human pressure.

• Follow ranger guidance and maintain strict safe distance.
• Do not attempt close approach for photos.
• Observe from designated paths to reduce habitat disturbance.