Green water dragon
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Agamidae |
Body length
male usually 60-80 cm, female 40-60 cm
Body weight
350-600 g
Habitat
humid climate with mild seasons;
dense closed evergreen forest along the banks of fresh water streams
Distribution
Southern China and mainland
Southeast Asia
Conservation status
Green water dragon
Physignathus cocincinus
Our animal
Eric
Diet
omnivorous, eating mainly insects, occasional small vertebrates, eggs and snails in nature; non-toxic vegetables or fruits in captivity
Reproduction
female usually lay eggs once a year, 5-16 at a time, the incubation period is 70-90 days
- Despite its name, it is a tree-dwelling reptile, but it is also adept in the water, and will even go fishing if it feels like it. It can stay underwater for up to 25 minutes at a time.
- They are popular in terrariums all over the world.
- Their tail makes up most of their body length.
- Males are much larger than females, their spines are also larger, and their chins are pink.