Reptile classification name: Varanus komodoensis
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komodo dragon
The genus and species name of the Komodo dragon is Varanus komodoensis.
Komodo dragons are named komodo dragons because even though they don't have wings, their dragon-ish body makes them take on the appearance of a dragon. Komodo comes from the island they originate from.
Komodo dragon
The scientific name of the Komodo monitor is Varanus komodoensis. It is a reptile.
Komodo Dragons can walk on walls, yes. However, despite it's name, a Komodo Dragon is not a dragon at all. It is a lizard, hence it's other name: The Monitor Lizard.
Varanus komodoensis
Varanus Komodensis
Varanus komodoensis
Varanus komodoensis
komodo dragon
width of a komodo dragon