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Komodo Dragon

Komodo Dragon

Varanus komodoensis

Conservation statusEndangered
Barrier grade2
Minimum height1 m
Revealed2026-09-01
Biome
MangroveRainforestWetlands
Continent
Asia

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Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a terrestrial habitat animal in Planet Zoo 2, listed for the Mangrove, Rainforest and Wetlands biomes and native to Asia. Its IUCN category in the Zoopedia is "Endangered", and it ships with the base game.

Males reach about 2.85 m in length and 85 kg; females about 2.3 m and 71 kg. Use these figures when sizing viewing areas and shelters before the full habitat requirements are confirmed at launch.

For barriers, the Zoopedia export lists grade 2 with a minimum height of 1 m. Water barriers are not accepted for this species. Mixing it with other species means taking the highest grade and height among them; the barrier planner does that for you.

Barrier requirements

2
Minimum height
1 m
Climb-proof needed
No
Water barrier allowed
No

Size & weight

Length · Male
2.85 m
Length · Female
2.3 m
Weight · Male
85 kg
Weight · Female
71 kg

Taxonomy

Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Varanidae
Genus
Varanus

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