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| Classification (HAGRID: 03903) | |
| Taxonomy | Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry) Order: Squamata Family: Varanidae Genus: Varanus |
| Species | Varanus komodoensis |
| Common name | Komodo dragon |
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits | |
| Maximum longevity | 25 years (captivity) |
| Source | ref. 448 |
| Sample size | medium |
| Data quality | acceptable |
| Observations | Little is known about the lifespan of the Komodo dragon. They appear capable of living at least 25 years in captivity [0448]. Anecdotal reports of animals living up to 50 years in the wild are plausible but remain unverified. |
Life history traits (averages) | |
| Female sexual maturity | 1,825 days |
| Male sexual maturity | 1,825 days |
| Incubation | 49 days |
| Clutch size | 22 (oviparous) |
| Weight at hatching | 100 g |
| Adult weight | 87,000 g |
Metabolism | |
| No information on metabolism available. | |
References |
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[0448] Woodland Park Zoo | |
External resources | |
| Integrated Taxonomic Information System | ITIS 202168 |
| Animal Diversity Web | ADW account |
| Encyclopedia of Life | Search EOL |
| Genome Project | Search NCBI |
| Entrez | |
| Ageing literature | |
| Images | Google Image search |
| Internet | Search Google |
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