Komodo dragon
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| phylum | Chordata | The Komodo dragon is a large species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar. It is the largest living species of lizard, growing to a maximum length of 3 metres (10 ft) in rare cases and weighing up to approximately 70 kilograms (150 lb). Komodo dragons hunt and ambush prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals. It has been claimed that they have a venomous bite.
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| clade | Diapsida | |
| order | Squamata | |
| family | Varanidae | |
| genus | Varanus | |
| species | V. komodoensis |
