Caiman Lizard

Dracaena guianensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Teiidae

About

The northern caiman lizard is a species of lizard found in northern South America.

Fun Fact

Caiman lizards have flattened molar-like teeth specially adapted to crush the hard shells of apple snails — their primary prey in Amazonian floodplain rivers.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is protected.

Diet

Eat Amazon river turtles by crushing the shell by the edges and eating the softer parts chunk after chunk.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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