Dracaena (lizard)
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The genus Dracaena (romanized form of the Ancient Greek δράκαινα - drakaina, "female dragon"), 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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