Chinese water dragon
physignathus cocincinus latin

Chinese water dragons can grow up to 1 meter in length from head to tail.

Chinese water dragons need to have a humid tank or cage.

Chinese water dragons have established themselves in Hong Kong, probably from released pet animals.

Chinese water dragons are very friendly reptiles and are friendlier than an Iguana.

However, the care of the Japalura is similar to that of the Chinese Water Dragon (a member of the Physignatus genus).

Chinese Water Dragon (Physignathus cocincinus) is a monotypic agamid lizard native to East and Southeast Asia.

There are two species, the Chinese water dragon Physignathus cocincinus, and the Australian water dragon Physignathus lesueurii.

In 2010, he provided the voice of the CGI character Shen, a Chinese water dragon, for the groundbreaking BBC TV fantasy drama series Spirit Warriors.

Chinese Water Dragon, Royal Python, Mediterranean Tortoise, Veiled Chameleon, Red-footed Tortoise, Madagascar Giant Day Gecko, Cuban Tree Boa, Blue Spiny Lizard, Box Turtle.

Native to the lowland and highland forests of India, Northern and southern China, and eastern and southeastern Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Burma), Chinese water dragons are most commonly found along the banks of freshwater lakes and streams.

Like many other reptiles the Chinese water dragon possesses a small, iridescent, photosensitive spot between their eyes referred to as the pineal gland (or colloquially as the third eye) that is thought to help thermoregulate their bodies by sensing differences in light to assist with basking and seeking shelter after sunset.

Chinese Water Dragon (Physignathus cocincinus) is a monotypic agamid lizard native to East and Southeast Asia.

There are two species, the Chinese water dragon Physignathus cocincinus, and the Australian water dragon Physignathus lesueurii.