Least Concern
Caiman Lizard
Dracaena guianensis
A semi-aquatic South American lizard with armored scales and strong jaws specialized for crushing snails.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
8–12 years in the wild; longer in captivity
Size
Body length 90–120 cm; weight 3–5 kg
Scientific Name
Dracaena guianensis
About Caiman Lizard
A semi-aquatic South American lizard with armored scales and strong jaws specialized for crushing snails.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with wetland habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 8–12 years in the wild; longer in captivity, a size of Body length 90–120 cm; weight 3–5 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Caiman lizards spend much of their time near water and are excellent swimmers.
Where Caiman Lizard Lives
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Amazon basin
, Brazil
Peruvian floodplain forest
, Peru