Quick facts
| Species | Varanus komodoensis Ouwens, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Common name | Komodo dragon · Indonesian: Ora |
| Wild population (2023) | ≈3,396 ± 359 individuals (BAPPEDA NTT census) |
| Breeding females | ≈350 in the wild |
| Maximum length | 3.13 m (longest verified specimen) |
| Maximum weight | 166 kg (after large meal) |
| Lifespan | ≈30 years in the wild, 35+ in captivity |
| IUCN Red List status | Endangered (2021 assessment) |
| CITES Appendix | I (1989) |
| Range | 5 islands: Komodo, Rinca, Padar, Gili Motang, Flores |
| National Park area | 1,817 km² (603 km² land, 1,214 km² marine) |
| UNESCO World Heritage | 1991 inscription · Site No. 609 |
| Annual visitors | ≈45,000 (2010 baseline); 60,000 ceiling; 2026 quota 1,000/day |
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For higher-resolution licensed images of Komodo dragons in the wild, contact:
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- Komodo Survival Program — field photography
- Flickr CC-filtered Komodo search
Expert contacts
Komodo Guide can connect journalists with relevant subject experts. Email [email protected] with subject "Media Inquiry" and we will route to the appropriate reviewer:
| Topic | Best contact |
|---|---|
| Komodo dragon biology & behavior | Komodo Survival Program (komododragon.org) |
| Population & conservation | BTNK (Balai Taman Nasional Komodo) |
| Genome & molecular research | Lind et al. 2019 corresponding authors |
| Venom & bite mechanics | Bryan Fry (University of Queensland) |
| Tourism policy & regulation | BPOLBF · Kemenparekraf |
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