Northern Caiman Lizard (Dracaena guianensis)

The Northern Caiman Lizard is a species of lizard found in northwestern South America. Appearance The Caiman Lizard is built similarly to its cousin the tegu, with a large heavy set body and short but powerful limbs. Its head is bulky and often a red or orange color. Their jaws are heavily muscular to help aid in eatting its normal prey of snails, crawfish and fresh water clams. It also has a few adaptaions that help it in its watery habitat. It has a long and flattened tail, simila...