Dracaena (lizard)

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Dracaena
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Sauria
Family: Teiidae
Genus: Dracaena

The genus Dracaena, also called Caiman Lizards, belongs to the family of Teiidae lizards. Caiman lizards are found in South America in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Brazil. These lizards spend a lot of time in the water and they inhabit marshes, streams and flooded forests. Caiman lizards often bask on branches overhanging the water.

[edit] Classification

Genus Dracaena

  • Dracaena guianensis
  • Dracaena paraguayensis

For the plants (Dragon trees) of the same genus name, see Dracaena (plant)

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