Asian Water Dragon (Physignathus cocincinus)

Asian Water Dragon, a reference photo — Photo: Rushenb · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Physignathus cocincinus is a species of agamid lizard native to southern China and mainland Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as the Chinese water dragon, Indochinese water dragon, Asian water dragon, Thai water dragon, or green water dragon.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Asian Water Dragon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Basiliscus galeritus
Basiliscus plumifrons
Hydrosaurus pustulatus
Hydrosaurus celebensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Physignathus
Species: Physignathus cocincinus

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