Advances in Biology & Earth Sciences

The study employed purposive sampling, selecting eight Komodo individuals who were sampled using manual restraint methods by trained field personnel. The parameters assessed included morphometric data, such as main body weight, extremities and tail, along with nutritional status. This study analyzed 18 morphometric parameters from eight adult Komodo individuals using both descriptive and inferential methods, including correlation, regression and allometric analyses. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s and Spearman’s rank correlations, allometric coefficients and the Body Condition Index (BCI). The results revealed significant variations in body mass, total length and body circumference, with a pattern of positive allometric growth for most variables. A strong correlation between body mass, body length and tail girth was observed, indicating a relationship between body size and predation strategy, as well as spatial dominance. The analysis of nutritional status identified ventral total body length as the primary predictor of Komodo's nutritional condition, making it a practical indicator for field monitoring. These findings highlight the potential of morphometric parameters as noninvasive tools for assessing population health. The conservation implications of this study emphasize the importance of ongoing morphometric monitoring to detect changes in nutritional status, support habitat management and enhance the effectiveness of adaptive conservation strategies.