Chinese Water Dragon
Scientific name
Physignathus cocincinus
Lifespan
10-15 years
Range
Southern China and Southeast Asia
Diet
Chinese water dragons are omnivorous, but are most likely to eat insects, small vertebrates, and snails.
Social Structure
Males are heavier than the females and have a display crest along the back of their necks. They have extremely long tails to propel them through the water.
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Threats in the Wild
Decreasing wild populations of the Chinese water dragon are most likely attributed to harvest for food and capture for the pet trade.
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