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Chinese Water Dragon (Physignathus cocincinus)
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Description: Chinese Water Dragons (Physignathus cocincinus) are also known as Asian Water Dragons, Thai Water Dragons & Green Water Dragons. Chinese water dragons can grow up to 90 cm (3 ft) in length for males & up to 60 cm (2 ft) for females but 2/3 of this is tail length. Colouration ranges from dark to light green. Diagonal stripes of green or turquoise are found on the body, while the tail is banded from the middle to the end with green & dark brown. Their undersides range from white, off white, very pale green, or pale yellow. But more attractive are their throats, which can be quite colourful (generally yellow, orange, or peach), some with a single color, some with stripes. Adult males have larger, more triangular heads than females, & develop larger crests on the head, neck & tail, & are larger in general. The tail, slightly over two-thirds of the entire body length, can be used as a weapon, for balance, & to assist swimming. Like many other reptiles the Chinese water dragon possesses a small, iridescent, photosensitive spot between their eyes referred to as the pineal gland (or colloquially as the third eye) that is thought to help thermoregulate their bodies by sensing differences in light to assist with basking and seeking shelter after sunset. Since it recognizes differences in light, the pineal gland can also help the lizard avoid predation from birds & other aerial threats. Native to the lowland & highland forests of India, Northern & southern China & eastern & southeastern Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Burma), Chinese water dragons are most commonly found along the banks of freshwater lakes & streams. They are active during the day (diurnal), & spend most of their time in the trees or plants (arboreal). If threatened, the dragon will drop from the trees into the water and either swim to safety or remain submerged for up to 25 minutes. Water dragons live in areas with average humidity levels of 4080% & temperatures ranging from 8090 F.
Uploaded By: femcat38
Date: 10/20/2011
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