Physignathus cocincinus

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🔤 Taxonomy

Physignathus cocincinus is the accepted scientific name for the Chinese water dragon covered here. Use this Latin name when comparing labels, origin documents, and close relatives, because trade names can overlap.

English common names used in the hobby:

Chinese water dragon

German common names used in the hobby:

Grüner Wasseragame

📌 Description

Physignathus cocincinus is a non-venomous lizard with care needs shaped by its natural habitat: humid broadleaf forest beside streams, pools, and rivers, with branches over water. Adults are usually around 60-90 cm total length, and a realistic captive lifespan is 10-15 years when housing, diet, and veterinary care are handled well.

Bearded Dragon

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🔤 Taxonomy

Pogona vitticeps is the currently accepted scientific name. In the hobby and in trade, the species is usually sold under the same name or under its common-name equivalents.

English common names used in the hobby:

Bearded dragon
Central bearded dragon

German common names used in the hobby:

Bartagame
Zentralbartagame

📌 Description

The Bearded Dragon ( Pogona vitticeps ) is one of the most popular lizards in the terrarium trade. Its name comes from the characteristic expandable throat pouch with spikes, which darkens under stress or dominant behavior and resembles a beard.

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Physignathus cocincinus

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📌 Description

Bearded Dragon

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