8 largest lizards in the world

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis): Maximum Mass: Up to 166 kg (366 lbs) in captivity . Maximum Total Length: Approximately 3.13 meters (10.27 feet) in captivity

Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator): Maximum Mass: Around 25 kg (55 lbs) . Maximum Total Length: Approximately 3.21 meters (10.53 feet)

Crocodile Monitor (Varanus salvadorii): Maximum Mass: Approximately 20 kg (44.1 lbs) (longest verified specimen) . Maximum Total Length: About 2.55 meters (8.37 feet)

Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus): Maximum Mass: Often cited as 20 kg (44.1 lbs) . Maximum Total Length: The longest verified specimen is approximately 2.43 meters (8.0 feet)

Perentie (Varanus giganteus): Maximum Mass: Also around 20 kg (44.1 lbs) . Maximum Total Length: Similar to the Nile monitor, approximately 2.44 meters (8.0 feet)

Black-throated Monitor (Varanus albigularis microsticus): Maximum Mass: Up to 27 kg (60 lbs) . Maximum Total Length: About 2.1 meters (6.89 feet)

Lace Monitor (Varanus varius): Maximum Mass: More reliable sources suggest around 14 kg (30.87 lbs) . Maximum Total Length: Approximately 2.0 meters (6.55 feet)

Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi): Maximum Mass: Approximately 14 kg (30.87 lbs) . Maximum Total Length: About 1.5 meters (4.91 feet)