Physignathus | |
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Physignathus lesueurii | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Agamidae |
Subfamily: | Amphibolurinae |
Genus: |
Physignathus Cuvier, 1829 |
Species | |
Physignathus cocincinus
Physignathus lesueurii
Physignathus is a genus of large, diurnal, arboreal, agamid lizards, commonly known as water dragons. The two species are the Chinese water dragon P. cocincinus, and the Australian water dragon P. lesueurii. They are sometimes kept as pets, especially P. cocincinus. Its generic name is Greek for "inflated jaw".