Water Dragon is a reptile that standardly inhabits creeks, rivers and lakes. It has a scales skin and is able to speed up to 48km/h (30mph). Water Dragon which scientific name is physignathus usually has a size 60-100cm (24-40in) and weights 0.5-1kg (1.1-2.2lbs). Life duration is usually 10-20 years in a solitary lifestyle. Favourite food: fish, rodents, insects
Facts about water dragons
Name | Water Dragon |
Genus | Physignathus |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Scientific Name | Physignathus |
Colour | Black, brown, tan, yellow, green |
Diet | Omnivore |
Weight | 0.5-1kg (1.1-2.2lbs) |
Skin Type | Scales |
Type | Reptile |
Family | Agamidae |
Order | Squamata |
Life Span | 10-20 years |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Top Speed | 48km/h (30mph) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Average Clutch Size | 12 |
Class | Reptilia |
Habitat | Creeks, rivers and lakes |
Predators | Snakes, birds, mammals |
Main Prey | Fish, rodents, insects |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size | 60-100cm (24-40in) |