Komodo dragon Komodo dragon The Komodo dragon ("Varanus komodoensis"), also known as the Komodo monitor, is a species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar. A member of the monitor lizard family Varanidae, it is the largest living species of lizard, growing to a maximum length of in rare cases and weighing up to approximately . Their unusually large size has been attributed to island gigantism, since no other carnivorous animals fill the niche on the islands where they live. However, recent research suggests the large size of Komodo dragons may be better understood
Central netted dragon burrows are usually simple dead ends. This species is tolerant of habitat degradation caused by grazing and is under no major threats at this time. Central netted dragon The central netted dragon or central netted ground dragon, "Ctenophorus nuchalis", is a species of agamid lizard occurring in a wide range of arid to semiarid regions of Australia. It is widespread across the continent, commonly found in open, sandy, desert habitats. It is a popular pet and can often be found in zoos. The central netted dragon is a medium-sized terrestrial lizard with a pale reddish-brown to bright orange-brown body. It