Chinese crocodile lizard is a semi-aquatic species of lizard found in southern China and northern Vietnam. It is the only species representing the monotypic genus Shinisaurus. The species is largely diurnal and can remain submersed under water for long periods of time.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Family |
Shinisauridae |
| Genus |
Shinisaurus |
| Scientific Name |
Shinisaurus crocodilurus |
| Length |
40–46 cm (16–18 in) |
| Weight |
Up to 10 oz |
| Color |
Combined shades of gray and brown on the upper surface with yellowish-tan underside and with bright orange markings; alternating markings of light and dark bands on the body |
| Distribution |
China, Vietnam |
| Habitat |
Clear, shallow, slow-moving pools with overhanging trees and vines and with rocky and sandy bottoms in secondary evergreen and bamboo forests |
| Diet |
Tadpoles, a variety of insects, caterpillars, grasshoppers, dragonfly larvae, small fish |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate in groups during winter in rock crevices or tree holes |
| Predators |
Birds of prey, snakes, mammals |
| Breeding Season |
July-August |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size |
2 to 12 young |
| Gestation Period |
8 to 12 months |
| Reproductive Age |
2 to 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 10 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
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