Caiman lizard
Latin Name
Dracaena guianensis
Class
Reptiles
Order
Sauria
Description
Dracaena guianensis
Class
Reptiles
Order
Sauria
Description
Large and brightly colored, caiman lizards can reach up to 3 feet in length. A flattened tail helps the species swim through the water.
Range
Status
Habitat
Niche
Life History
Northern South America, from Colombia to Brazil
Status
Not threatened
Habitat
Caiman lizards favor watery habitats, including swamps and flooded woodlands.
Niche
This sizable lizard spends much of its time in the water, where it feeds almost exclusively on snails. At night, individuals retreat to trees and bushes.
Life History
Males and females come together to mate, with the female laying eggs after breeding.
