




Physignathus cocincinus
The Chinese Water Dragon is a colorful lizard that loves to swim and climb. They have bright green scales and can grow quite big, making them a fun sight to see in the wild!
Hábitat: Forests
The Chinese Water Dragon is a vibrant green lizard with distinct vertical stripes and an orange or yellow throat. Males often have prominent crests along their head, back, and tail, making them look like miniature dragons compared to females.





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Male water dragons bob their heads to show off to females!
Their vibrant green skin helps them disappear among tropical leaves.
They can run on their hind legs for short bursts to escape danger!
They sometimes eat tasty fruits as a treat in their diet.
Chinese Water Dragons have a 'third eye' on their head that senses light changes, helping detect predators from above.
Chinese Water Dragons can drop their tail if caught, which wiggles to distract predators while they escape.
Chinese Water Dragons can drop from tree branches into water below to escape danger or move quickly.
They mainly hunt insects and other small animals, but enjoy some plants too!
Diferencias por edad: Young are more insectivorous, adults eat larger prey and more plant matter.
Gryllus bimaculatus
A common insect prey for young and adult dragons.
Mus musculus
Larger adult dragons might prey on small mouse pups.
Naja naja
Larger snakes are natural predators of water dragons.
Pandion haliaetus
Raptors can snatch dragons from branches over water.
Este rasgo identifica organismos cuya dieta incluye tanto materia vegetal como animal.
Los animales arborícolas viven principalmente en los árboles, utilizándolos como refugio, alimento y protección contra los depredadores.
El camuflaje describe a los organismos que poseen colores o patrones que les permiten mezclarse con su entorno.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
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Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild lizards.
60-100 cm
0.2-1 kg
10-15 años
15 km/h
They mainly hunt insects and other small animals, but enjoy some plants too!
8 km/h
Forests
Ambush
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