The genus Dracaena, also called Caiman Lizards, belongs to the family of Teiidae lizards. Caiman lizards are found in South America in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Brazil. These lizards spend a lot of time in the water and they inhabit marshes, streams and flooded forests. Caiman lizards often bask on branches overhanging the water.

Classification

Genus Dracaena

• Dracaena guianensis
• Dracaena paraguayensis

For the plants (Dragon trees) of the same genus name, see Dracaena (plant)